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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the adjective best used to describe Otto's neighborhood?
(a) Tacky.
(b) Run-down.
(c) Posh.
(d) Suburban.

2. What is the name of the enigmatic character in the house?
(a) Boris.
(b) Berwick.
(c) Bobby.
(d) Bruce.

3. Christopher is certainly a person that supports which culture?
(a) Socialist.
(b) Country.
(c) Homosexual.
(d) Nazi.

4. What is Christopher's attitude toward Fraulein Schroeder?
(a) Cold.
(b) Compassionate.
(c) Apathetic.
(d) Stunned.

5. Why does Peter plan to go to see a doctor once he returns home?
(a) Food poisoning.
(b) Severe sunburn.
(c) Head cold.
(d) Analysis.

6. Where does Christopher go after he leaves Berlin?
(a) Russia.
(b) US.
(c) Mexico.
(d) England.

7. What is the name of the "aimless" and troubled man?
(a) Winston.
(b) Christopher.
(c) Peter.
(d) Otto.

8. What is a writer's term for a piece that is essentially "a slice of life?"
(a) Characterization.
(b) Denouement.
(c) Vignette.
(d) Personalization.

9. What is the girl's last name?
(a) Bloomberg.
(b) Bernstein.
(c) Benson.
(d) Borgen.

10. Where does Bowles work?
(a) Hospital.
(b) Nightclub.
(c) Street corner.
(d) Government office.

11. What does Fraulein Mayr do for a living?
(a) Acts as a secretary.
(b) Teaches school.
(c) Cleans dormitories.
(d) Performs.

12. What does Christopher usually do during the day?
(a) Watch TV.
(b) Sleep.
(c) Teach.
(d) Write.

13. What is the name of the cousin Christopher befriends?
(a) Bernard.
(b) Benjamin.
(c) Arthur.
(d) Piet.

14. What is the name of the setting used in Section 3?
(a) Ruegen Island.
(b) Berlin.
(c) Crete.
(d) Barcelona.

15. What does Bowles eat that disgusts Christopher?
(a) Bangers and mash.
(b) Ketchup sandwiches.
(c) Pierogies.
(d) Prairie Oyster.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the narrator?

2. For what reason does Christopher go to this location?

3. What shocking news does Sally receive?

4. What sport is highly popular in Berlin at this time?

5. Christopher talks about being fearful during which incident?

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