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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 26, 27 and 28.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which does the author state the one thing Emmy was very good at?
(a) Playing golf.
(b) Telling stories.
(c) Geography.
(d) History.

2. In which famous painting is Charles depicted?
(a) Nymheas.
(b) Luncheon of he Boating Party.
(c) Venus in Furs.
(d) Falling in Love.

3. Who does Elisabeth write a letter to in Chapter 20?
(a) Rimbaud.
(b) Her father.
(c) The Archduke.
(d) Her mother.

4. What did Charles give Viktor for a wedding present?
(a) His gold watch.
(b) His estate.
(c) The 267 netsuke.
(d) A Van Gogh painting.

5. What was expected of Viktor and his friends?
(a) To take over the government.
(b) To create a Jewish state.
(c) To become artists.
(d) To marry and be successful.

Short Answer Questions

1. What Richard Hannay novel does the author reference in this section?

2. What country does Viktor help his cousins get to?

3. Who does the author think Charles may have bought the netsukes to please?

4. What philosopher did Emmy call a bear with the manners of a bear?

5. Why did Renoir say Charles was drawn to gaudy colors?

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