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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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 run away with his money.
(c) Margot has a new lover.
(d) Margot has lost his phone number.

3. What is the only topic Albert is not frank about with Elisabeth?
(a) Money.
(b) Lust.
(c) Politics.
(d) His job.

4. After tea, what did Margot go to buy in Chapter 10?
(a) A pillow.
(b) Some cookies.
(c) A gramophone.
(d) A magazine.

5. Who lets Albert out of the bedroom after Margot locks him in?
(a) Paul.
(b) Albert's housekeeper.
(c) Margot herself.
(d) Elisabeth.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 4, when Albert wakes up in the morning, what is Elisabeth doing?

2. Who lets Albert into Margot's flat?

3. What does Margot's father do for a living?

4. On their holiday, where do Margot and Albert go in the evenings?

5. How did Elisabeth feel after reading Margot's letter?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 10, what amazes Albert about Margot?

2. Describe the relationship between Albert and his wife as the novel begins.

3. What does Otto tell Albert when he comes to Margot's flat in Chapter 11?

4. In Chapter 7, what is said about Elisabeth's view of her marriage with Albert?

5. What does Margot want to buy for her trip with Albert to Solfi?

6. At the beginning of the novel what project is Albert trying to get off the ground?

7. What were Elisabeth's thoughts when she read Margot's letter to Albert?

8. Who does Albert spot in the audience at the hockey game, and how does he react?

9. How does Margot find out Albert's true identity?

10. What is the reaction of Albert's acquaintances to the news that Elisabeth has moved out?

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