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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do Stingo, Nathan and Sophie hang out to escape the summer heat?
(a) an air-conditioned cocktail lounge called the Maple Court
(b) Nathan's brother's house
(c) in the basement of the boarding house
(d) in the park under the trees

2. As he sits in his room trying to write, what does Stingo hear?
(a) a fire engine coming down the street
(b) loud music from next door
(c) air raid sirens
(d) the unmistakable sounds of sex in the apartment above him

3. Where did Stingo's father get the money?
(a) from a robbery
(b) an inheritance
(c) part of a severance package
(d) from Stingo's brother

4. Why did Sophie get a better job, at first, at the camp?
(a) because she looked German
(b) because she was beautiful
(c) due to her knowledge of both Russian and German
(d) because she had two children

5. Sophie helped Hoss with his work beyond what he required of her. Why?
(a) she felt sorry for him
(b) she wanted him to trust her so she could kill him
(c) she was trying to get him to see her as a person
(d) she fell in love with him

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Stingo respond to the Weasel's request?

2. What does Stingo think is the possible reason he is attracted to Sophie?

3. How did Sophie's husband feel about her father?

4. Why does Stingo describe Höss' background?

5. Why is Nathan screaming at Sophie in the bar?

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