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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Wladek's job changed to kitchen duty?
(a) It was random -- just his turn.
(b) Because of his bad leg.
(c) Because he was a model citizen.
(d) As extra punishment for fighting.

2. What was William's monetary goal in college?
(a) To sell matchbooks.
(b) To make money writing papers for his friends.
(c) To start a dress shop for his mother to work in and manage.
(d) To earn $1 million himself before graduating.

3. What kind of prestigious award does William win that calls for a celebration in New York City?
(a) Rowing.
(b) Mathematics.
(c) Banking.
(d) Writing.

4. Which soldiers were responsible for the rape and subsequent death of Florentyna?
(a) Polish.
(b) American.
(c) Russian.
(d) German.

5. What job is Wladek's sister given in the castle?
(a) None.
(b) Tutor.
(c) Kitchen work.
(d) House cleaning.

6. What job did Wladek have at the camp before being promoted to kitchen duty?
(a) Assisting the Russians.
(b) Chopping wood.
(c) Cleaning cabins.
(d) Digging latrines.

7. Who wants to be equal to the "Williams of the world?"
(a) Abel.
(b) Jerzy.
(c) Matthew.
(d) George.

8. Which "southern lady" rejects Abel's physical advances?
(a) Leroy's daughter.
(b) The woman at the grocery store.
(c) A waitress in his hotel.
(d) A blind date George set him up with.

9. Who beats William out of a promotion in Chapter 19?
(a) Matthew Lester.
(b) Abel Rosnovski.
(c) David Maxwell.
(d) Tony Simmons.

10. How does Wladek's mother die?
(a) In the war.
(b) In childbirth.
(c) From cancer.
(d) Domestic violence.

11. How much money must Abel come up with to keep the hotel chain?
(a) $2 million.
(b) $200,000.
(c) $2 billion.
(d) $2,000.

12. When does Anne miscarry?
(a) When she falls down a flight of stairs.
(b) When she learns of her husband's death.
(c) In her sixteenth week.
(d) In her seventh month.

13. What is the name of the Baron's son?
(a) Rosni.
(b) Chas.
(c) Jasper.
(d) Leon.

14. How many cottages does the Baron leave to his heir?
(a) 5.
(b) 2.
(c) 10.
(d) 27.

15. What is William's favorite subject in school?
(a) Writing.
(b) Foreign language.
(c) Math.
(d) Reading.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the Baron go to put his affairs in order?

2. What do Abel and his wife do immediately upon getting married?

3. What is the cause of Anne's miscarriage?

4. How many acres does the Baron leave to his heir?

5. What is the name of the waitress Abel starts dating in Chapter 18?

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