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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. There is a young man that approaches Christopher asking about English lessons. What item is the man really trying to sell?
(a) Watches.
(b) Beauty products.
(c) Fake designer items.
(d) Real estate.

2. Where does Otto live?
(a) Dusseldorf.
(b) Munich.
(c) Berlin.
(d) Paris.

3. What is Christopher's final feeling about the events that have occurred during his time in Berlin?
(a) Amused.
(b) Fondness.
(c) Disbelief.
(d) Rage.

4. How many tenants live at the narrator's home?
(a) 2.
(b) 5.
(c) 4.
(d) 3.

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

6. What other institution was visited by Christopher?
(a) Train station.
(b) Reformatory.
(c) Cafeteria.
(d) Hospital.

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

8. For what reason does Christopher go to this location?
(a) To write.
(b) Vacation.
(c) To meet friends.
(d) To rest.

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

10. How does Bernard really die?
(a) Execution.
(b) Suicide.
(c) Blood poisoning.
(d) Alcoholism.

11. Christopher compares staying at the Nowaks to being where?
(a) Underwater.
(b) Jungle.
(c) Heaven.
(d) Hell.

12. What country is home to this particular character?
(a) Germany.
(b) Denmark.
(c) England.
(d) Sweden.

13. The narrator likes to refer to himself as which of the following?
(a) Sponge.
(b) Rock.
(c) Camera.
(d) Water.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Otto attempt to do?

2. Who does Christopher refer to as being "mere ghosts?"

3. Fraulein Mayr belongs to which organization?

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

5. What does Christopher usually do during the day?

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