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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Margot react to the news that Irma is deathly ill?
(a) She tells Albert to go see Irma quickly.
(b) She is secretly happy.
(c) She sends a gift to Irma.
(d) She says it's a lie.

2. In Chapter 27, where does Albert run off to thinking he will still be able to catch his bus?
(a) Back to his hotel room.
(b) A bar.
(c) A bakery.
(d) A souvenir shop.

3. At the beginning of Chapter 28, what does Albert try to find out?
(a) If Axel can drive them to Spain.
(b) Udo's address.
(c) If Margot is having an affair.
(d) News from Germany.

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

5. What does Margot say Axel is in the habit of confiding in her?
(a) His love affairs.
(b) His professional secrets.
(c) Stories about his family.
(d) His hopes and dreams.

6. Where does the ocular specialist recommend Albert go for the sake of his eyes?
(a) An American hospital.
(b) Back to Berlin.
(c) To the seaside.
(d) A sanatorium.

7. While sick, how does Margot amuse herself in Chapter 20?
(a) By bothering Albert.
(b) By making prank phone calls.
(c) By writing letters.
(d) By reading movie magazines.

8. What does Irma hear from the street that makes her look outside in Chapter 19?
(a) Her father's whistle.
(b) A dog barking.
(c) Laughter.
(d) Children yelling.

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

10. What was noticeable about the film manager whom Albert introduced to Margot in Chapter 23?
(a) His baldness.
(b) The flashy jewelry he wore.
(c) The stye on his eye.
(d) His big red nose.

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

12. What hangs in the back window of Albert's car?
(a) A plush monkey.
(b) A floral sachet.
(c) A tropical postcard.
(d) A miniature top hat.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. While sitting with Margot in their hotel room in Chapter 30, what could Albert hear from outside?

2. What does Udo notice when he runs into Germans abroad?

3. What happens when Margot lets Axel kiss her in Chapter 19?

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

5. In Chapter 32, what does the old woman see approaching in the opposite direction of Albert's car?

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