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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Albert's "one small request" when he met Margot in the street in Chapter 6?
(a) For them to take a taxi.
(b) For Margot to walk through the park with him.
(c) For him to hold Margot's umbrella for her.
(d) For Margot to take his arm.

2. Who does an Englishwoman mistake Margot for?
(a) Albert's daughter.
(b) An actress.
(c) Her niece.
(d) A waitress.

3. In Chapter 4, when Albert wakes up in the morning, what is Elisabeth doing?
(a) Making breakfast.
(b) Folding laundry.
(c) Looking at the mail.
(d) Disciplining Irma.

4. At the dinner party, what does Olga Waldheim tell stories about?
(a) Her cats.
(b) Her travels.
(c) Her childhood.
(d) Her gallery opening.

5. What does Albert think has happened when Margot fails to invite him to her new flat?
(a) Margot has been in an accident.
(b) Margot has a new lover.
(c) Margot has run away with his money.
(d) Margot has lost his phone number.

6. How old is Elisabeth in Chapter 7?
(a) Thirty-five years old.
(b) Twenty-nine years old.
(c) Thirty-one years old.
(d) Thirty-nine years old.

7. While staying at Margot's, what does Albert write in his letter to Elisabeth?
(a) Margot has tricked him.
(b) He wants a divorce.
(c) He still treasures her.
(d) Irma should come live with him.

8. What is Dorianna Karenina said to be famous for?
(a) Her relationships with men.
(b) Her horrible singing voice.
(c) Her lavish shopping sprees.
(d) Her Mona Lisa smile.

9. Margot insists that she and Albert move to ________________.
(a) His old flat.
(b) A hotel.
(c) A house.
(d) East Berlin.

10. Where does Paul usually spend his Sunday mornings?
(a) At a Turkish bath.
(b) At the library.
(c) At the race track.
(d) At a cafe.

11. In Chapter 5, which part of Margot's ensemble is described as 'shabby'?
(a) Her overcoat.
(b) Her handbag.
(c) Her hat.
(d) Her shoes.

12. How did Elisabeth feel after reading Margot's letter?
(a) Like Albert was dead.
(b) Like Albert was joking.
(c) Like she was liberated.
(d) Like she was dreaming.

13. What is Margot wearing at the beginning of Chapter 13?
(a) A tennis oufit.
(b) A dressing gown.
(c) A sundress.
(d) A black bathing suit.

14. Margot rides into the country with a man who drives _________.
(a) A sportscar.
(b) A military jeep.
(c) A motorcycle.
(d) A tandem bicycle.

15. How is Axel's personality described in Chapter 18?
(a) As cutthroat.
(b) As immature.
(c) As rude.
(d) As cynical.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Margot hope Elisabeth will do when she reads the letter?

2. What is the only topic Albert is not frank about with Elisabeth?

3. How does Margot say Albert feels about her in Chapter 14?

4. What does Margot press Albert about doing at the end of Chapter 17?

5. What does Albert notice as he stands outside his flat door after spending the night with Margot?

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