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

2. The Spanish passengers consist of an eight-person ______________________.
(a) Theater troupe
(b) Ballet company
(c) Jazz band
(d) Zarzuela dance troupe

3. The novel explores the personal dynamics among _____________.
(a) College roommates
(b) Ex-spouses
(c) Relatives
(d) Strangers

4. To whom does Herr Julius Lowentah sell his merchandise?
(a) Catholic churches
(b) Middle-class consumers
(c) The military
(d) High-end retailers

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is La Condesa?

2. What color shirt does the political agitator wear?

3. What had been Herr Hutten's role in Mexico?

4. How many Cuban college students board the ship in Havana?

5. How many Spanish people are waiting to board the Vera at his dock?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who are the Americans on board the ship?

2. What shared experiences do the passengers have?

3. How does Mrs. Treadwell bide her time on the ship waiting to return to Paris?

4. What is the last stop of the voyage and who exits the ship?

5. Describe the burgeoning relationship between Dr. Schumann and La Condesa.

6. What does Freytag tell Mrs. Treadwell about his wife?

7. What final attempt does Dr. Schumann make to communicate with La Condesa?

8. In what capacity does Amparo see Arne Hansen?

9. Who are the Huttens?

10. What does Dr. Schumann realize after having a conversation with Herr Graf?

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