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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What German word for “housewife” does Earwig use in a derogatory manner in Part II: “In the Ogre’s Cave,” Chapter 6?
(a) Hausfrau.
(b) Kibbutz.
(c) Shofar.
(d) Kaddish.

2. What hereditary class does the narrator say Old Baron Olinski had brought his antique red leather boots to the New World to denote, in Part II: “In the Ogre’s Cave,” Chapter 5?
(a) The rycerz class.
(b) The slave class.
(c) The schlachta class.
(d) The wiec class.

3. How old was Olin when he was sent away to boarding school, according to the narrator in Part II: “In the Ogre’s Cave,” Chapter 5?
(a) 13.
(b) 8.
(c) 10.
(d) 5.

4. Malan says to Olin in Part III: “Dancing at Auschwitz,” Chapter 13, “The only way to understand such evil is to” what?
(a) “Accept it.”
(b) “Embrace it.”
(c) “Enter into it.”
(d) “Reimagine it.”

5. What is the name of Clements Olin’s father in the novel?
(a) Xavier Olinski.
(b) Alexei Olinski.
(c) David Olinski.
(d) Michael Olinski.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the younger Catholic novice on the retreat?

2. The traveler describes Cecilia Gallerani as whose adolescent mistress in Part I: “A Guest of Poland,” Chapter 1?

3. Who painted Young Woman with Ermine?

4. What word used in Part II: “In the Ogre’s Cave,” Chapter 4 refers to an earnest desire for achievement or distinction?

5. Where is Dr. Stern said to be from in Part II: “In the Ogre’s Cave,” Chapter 6?

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