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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many entities are working on the job Heinrich had?
(a) 7.
(b) 6.
(c) 8.
(d) 5.

2. What does Number 44 tell the dog to do to Heinrich?
(a) Fetch his slippers.
(b) Roll over.
(c) Lick his hand in respect.
(d) Bow to him.

3. Who does the tribe blame for the strange behavior of the dog?
(a) Balthasar.
(b) Katrina.
(c) Number 44.
(d) August.

4. What is the occupation of the friend Heinrich is waiting for?
(a) Writer.
(b) Cook.
(c) Printer.
(d) Laborer.

5. What is the name of the man who finds the work being done?
(a) Edward.
(b) Ed.
(c) Ernest.
(d) Earl.

6. How do Number 44's actions affect Balthasar?
(a) The tribe begins to ignore him.
(b) The tribe respects him more.
(c) The tribe wants to throw him out.
(d) The tribe loses respect for him.

7. What does the stranger ask for?
(a) Food.
(b) Directions.
(c) Money.
(d) Clothing.

8. How many coins does August need to say his prayer after helping Number 44?
(a) 50.
(b) 40.
(c) 30.
(d) 30.

9. What is the stranger dressed in?
(a) A grand ball gown.
(b) Mismatched suit.
(c) Nice clothing that is too small.
(d) Rags.

10. What does Katrina want to do with the stranger?
(a) Turn him in to the authorities.
(b) Hire him in the print shop.
(c) Throw him out.
(d) Feed him dinner.

11. What do all the people in the castle gather around in the kitchen?
(a) The fireplace.
(b) The table.
(c) The portrait.
(d) The carving station.

12. What does Adolf have no fear of?
(a) God.
(b) The Norwegians.
(c) His master.
(d) The devil.

13. What year does this book begin?
(a) 1500.
(b) 1480.
(c) 1490.
(d) 1510.

14. What does August do when he gets stressed?
(a) Sleeps.
(b) Meditates.
(c) Reads.
(d) Prays.

15. What does Frau Stein try to do to the stranger?
(a) Make him angry.
(b) Humiliate him.
(c) Scare him away.
(d) Find out his past.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does this book take place?

2. What does Heinrich promise to do to offer more time for the last of the university job to be completed?

3. What does August think his first encounter with Number 44 was the next morning?

4. What is Heinrich's occupation?

5. What is the nickname given to Number 44?

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