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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Upon closer inspection, what turns out to be what Albert thought was the red of Margot's dress?

2. What was Albert's condition for providing Margot with lodgings?

3. What does Irma carry in her hand into her parents' room in Chapter 4?

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

5. Albert tells Margot his surname is __________.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. What complaints does Margot have about working on the film set?

9. What did Margot think of Elisabeth based on her photo?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the motif of deceit. What acts of deceit occur in the novel? Who are deceitful characters? How do they affect the other characters lives? Does truth prevail?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the use of irony in the novel "Laughter in the Dark." What is irony, and what are the three types of irony? Are all three types of irony present in the novel? What are some examples of irony found in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the motif of attraction and lust in the novel "Laughter in the Dark." Who is attracted to whom in the novel? How do these characters show their attraction or lust for others? How does their attraction cause trouble for them?

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