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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the distinguishing physical characteristic of Herr Karl Glocken?
(a) Hunchback
(b) Bald head
(c) Cleft palate
(d) Club foot

2. How many Americans are on board the ship?
(a) 13
(b) 6
(c) 9
(d) 4

3. What is a group of people waiting to do?
(a) See a concert
(b) Board a plane
(c) Watch a bullfight
(d) Board a ship

4. With what type of company is Herr William Freytag associated?
(a) Mining
(b) Jewelry
(c) Mexican oil company
(d) Import/Export company

5. The book is what type of literature?
(a) Biography
(b) Non-fiction
(c) Autobiography
(d) Fiction

6. Where are the characters coming from?
(a) Brazil
(b) Spain
(c) Paraguay
(d) Mexico

7. In what month of the year does the story take place?
(a) June
(b) August
(c) January
(d) November

8. The novel addresses prejudice and _____________.
(a) Retaliation
(b) Forgiveness
(c) Love
(d) Hatred

9. What is the name of the Baumgartners' eight-year-old son?
(a) Hans
(b) Harry
(c) Klaus
(d) Howard

10. What is the profession of Herr Siegfried Rieber?
(a) Lutheran minister
(b) Ladies fashion magazine publisher
(c) Architect
(d) Attorney

11. What do the passengers have to obtain from the official offices?
(a) Inoculations
(b) Lunch tickets
(c) Travel papers
(d) Passports

12. On whose life was an attempt made recently?
(a) President of France
(b) U.S. President
(c) Swedish Consul
(d) British Prime Minister

13. What does Herr Julius Lowenthal sell?
(a) Jewelry
(b) Clothing
(c) Cars
(d) Religious artifacts

14. In what country had La Condesa lived?
(a) USA
(b) Bolivia
(c) Spain
(d) Cuba

15. Where are the characters confined?
(a) In a bomb shelter
(b) In a hospital
(c) Close quarters on a ship
(d) In a church

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the Swedish man on board the ship?

2. To what group do the characters belong?

3. The Huttens are both very ________________.

4. What is Herr Wilibald Graf's role?

5. What is the nationality of the passengers?

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