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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. In Chapter 16, who does Margot think the footman at the dinner party resembles?
(a) An English lord.
(b) A Greek statue.
(c) A movie star.
(d) Her father.

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

3. What does Albert offer Otto before shutting the door in his face in Chapter 11?
(a) Advice on a job that was available.
(b) A place to stay.
(c) A cup of tea.
(d) A ten-marks note.

4. What did Albert notice about Paul when he came to collect his sister's things?
(a) Paul was clenching his fists.
(b) Paul's clothes were covered in mud.
(c) Paul was quieter than usual.
(d) Paul had shaved clumsily.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What worried Elisabeth about the breakdown of her marriage?

2. In Chapter 17, how long has it been since Margot last saw Axel?

3. What game does Axel love to play, even in his dreams?

4. How is Axel's personality described in Chapter 18?

5. Who does an Englishwoman mistake Margot for?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Albert notice when he returns home after spending the night with Margot in Chapter 9?

2. Why does Margot lose her self-confidence after her encounter with the Austrian man in Solfi?

3. Why did Albert suspect Margot was hiding in his library?

4. What does Axel give to Margot after they leave the dinner party?

5. As described in Chapter 7, what did Paul overhear one day on the telephone?

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

7. Why does Margot weep after running into Axel again at the dinner party?

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

9. How does Elisabeth find out about Albert's affair?

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

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