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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the narrator describe the feeling he gets from his father regarding their family?
(a) He feels they are like pets to his father.
(b) He feels they are like friends to his father, rather than family.
(c) He feels they are cherished by his father.
(d) He feels they are like burdens to his father.

2. In Chapter 15, what does Sophie ask Michael?
(a) If he is lying to her about where he is.
(b) If he is still ill, and if that is the reason why he comes and goes as he pleases.
(c) If he is in love with her.
(d) If he would like to have a relationship with her.

3. How many times does Hanna look at Michael during the trial?
(a) Never.
(b) Three times.
(c) Once.
(d) Twice.

4. How long will the court (including the prosecution, defense, and judge) be in the new location?
(a) One week.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) Five days.
(d) Three weeks.

5. What is the narrator doing in the dream he describes in Chapter 2?
(a) Riding a train.
(b) Reading a book.
(c) Watching a movie.
(d) Driving a car.

6. What does Frau Schmitz do for a living?
(a) Frau Schmitz is a factory worker.
(b) Frau Schmitz is a nurse.
(c) Frau Schmitz is a streetcar conductor.
(d) Frau Schmitz is a lawyer.

7. While wandering in the woods, what is Michael's epiphany?
(a) That Hanna had killed Jews.
(b) That Hanna could not read or write.
(c) That Hanna could not speak English.
(d) That Hanna was never in love with him.

8. What floor in the apartment building is the narrator directed to go in the beginning of Chapter 3?
(a) The third floor.
(b) The fourth floor.
(c) The basement.
(d) The second floor.

9. In Chapter 16, what does Hanna want to do instead of reading?
(a) She wants to ride bicylces.
(b) She wants to go to a fancy dinner.
(c) She wants to bathe Michael.
(d) She wants to go to the movies.

10. How old is the narrator in Chapter 1?
(a) Eighteen.
(b) Seventeen.
(c) Sixteen.
(d) Fifteen.

11. What is the first article of clothing Frau Schmitz puts on to get ready to leave the apartment in Chapter 4?
(a) Smock.
(b) Stockings.
(c) Coat.
(d) Blouse.

12. What happens on the day in July when Michael leaves a pool party to be with Hanna?
(a) He tells her he can no longer continue to see her.
(b) He falls in love with Sophie.
(c) She gets very ill.
(d) She doesn't realize that it is his birthday.

13. How does Michael feel he "betrays" Hanna?
(a) By lying to her.
(b) By telling his family about her.
(c) By not telling anyone about her.
(d) By telling his friends about her.

14. What do the other defendants claim after Hanna's admission?
(a) That Hanna had remained with the prisoners.
(b) That Hanna was never present at the bombing.
(c) That Hanna had lied to the court.
(d) That Hanna became their commander.

15. On what street does the narrator live?
(a) Einbahnstrasse.
(b) Bahnhofstrasse.
(c) Blumenstrasse.
(d) Schillerstrasse.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the owner of the apartment building tell Michael?

2. As described in Part 2, Chapter 11, what does Michael feel he should do regarding his epiphany about Hanna?

3. What day of the week does Michael have a break from the trials and his studies?

4. What happens to Michael and Sophie in Chapter 15?

5. What does Michael steal for Hanna while at the department store with his sister?

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