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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Conversation on the Stairs (1933)".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Friedrich do with his candy?
(a) Gives it back to the baker as he does not like it.
(b) Shares with everyone.
(c) Drops it out the window by accident.
(d) Hoards it in his room.

2. Who does the landlord ask to witness his conversation with Mr. Schneider?
(a) The narrator's father.
(b) The narrator's mother.
(c) The baker.
(d) No one.

3. What image strikes the narrator?
(a) The sun touching the horizon.
(b) A passing look of a skull imposed over Friedrich.
(c) The picture of Moses on the wall.
(d) The brilliant white tablecloth, loaves of bread, candles, and wine glasses.

4. What do the narrator and Friedrich think about the landlord's demand?
(a) They think moving to the basement will be exciting.
(b) They think he is being unreasonable.
(c) They think he is wise.
(d) They do not understand.

5. Why are the narrator's parents uncomfortable at the amusement park?
(a) Because the Schneiders have no money.
(b) Because the others see them with a Jewish family.
(c) Because their are German soldiers all over.
(d) Because the Schneiders have to buy all the tickets and food.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Herr Resch yell at Friedrich?

2. What does the narrator watch?

3. What happens when the narrator's mother is ready?

4. Where does the narrator take Friedrich?

5. What does the landlord want?

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