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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Axel do while he works in his studio?
(a) Whistles.
(b) Sings opera.
(c) Hums.
(d) Talks to himself.

2. What does Albert offer to do to the movie to calm Margot?
(a) Burn it.
(b) Cut out Dorianna's scenes.
(c) Distribute it overseas.
(d) Reshoot it.

3. How long does Albert wait at Paul's house before Irma dies?
(a) Two days.
(b) Five hours.
(c) Three hours.
(d) Thirty minutes.

4. In Chapter 32, who does Elisabeth observe from her balcony?
(a) Children playing.
(b) An ice cream vendor.
(c) Two motorists having an argument.
(d) A pigeon.

5. In Chapter 26, what does Albert think Margot is doing when, in fact, she is having a tryst with Axel?
(a) Getting dressed for dinner.
(b) Unpacking her luggage.
(c) Taking a nap.
(d) Taking a bath.

6. What is the name of the hotel Albert, Margot, and Axel are staying at in Rouginard?
(a) The Hotel Britannia.
(b) Hotel Le Canberra.
(c) The Hotel Santa Lucia.
(d) The Montaigne Hotel.

7. In Chapter 31, what does an old woman collect high above the road?
(a) Herbs.
(b) Mushrooms.
(c) Flowers.
(d) Litter.

8. Axel tells Albert he is leaving France for ___________.
(a) New York.
(b) Sydney.
(c) Los Angeles.
(d) Madrid.

9. Where is the chalet that Margot rents from an Irish couple?
(a) England.
(b) Germany.
(c) Switzerland.
(d) Norway.

10. In Chapter 31, Albert says that he thinks he sent their luggage on to __________.
(a) Gibraltar.
(b) Nice.
(c) Capri.
(d) San Remo.

11. What does Axel find left behind in Albert and Margot's hotel room?
(a) An envelope containing cash.
(b) A newspaper.
(c) A note.
(d) One of Margot's shoes.

12. What is Axel said to have an itch to do to his fellow men in Chapter 22?
(a) Take them for all they've got.
(b) Teach them what he's learned.
(c) Make them trust him.
(d) Make fools of them.

13. Which of the following is NOT something Albert is said to be incapable of in Chapter 31?
(a) Paring his right-hand nails.
(b) Making up a parcel.
(c) Hanging a painting.
(d) Tying a dress-tie.

14. What did Margot do as soon as her film had finished playing?
(a) Margot ran for the exit.
(b) Margot yelled at the director.
(c) Margot laughed and clapped.
(d) Margot posed for photos.

15. What language does Udo say he would gladly write in since Germany is unappreciative of his work?
(a) Russian.
(b) French.
(c) Spanish.
(d) English.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Axel ask Dorianna at the end of Chapter 23?

2. What does Axel say is "the point of life's joke" in Chapter 22?

3. What does Albert remind Margot that he is buying for her in order to cheer her up in Chapter 24?

4. What lasting injury does Albert suffer as a result of his car accident?

5. Who gossips about Albert at the end of Chapter 22?

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