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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the narrator feel guilt towards Wertheimer?
(a) He never wished him a happy birthday.
(b) He never responded to his letters.
(c) They fought the last time he saw him.
(d) He never called to see how he was.

2. Who's lunch did the narrator refuse?
(a) Duttweilers'.
(b) The innkeeper's.
(c) Glenn's.
(d) Desselbrunn's.

3. Who could Wertheimer have blamed for his death?
(a) Glenn.
(b) Horowitz.
(c) The narrator.
(d) His sister.

4. What did the narrator never consider about the death of Wertheimer?
(a) That he was shot.
(b) That it was a suicide.
(c) That he died naturally.
(d) That he could die.

5. What has the narrator never really considered selling?
(a) His Steinway.
(b) His house in Desselbrunn.
(c) His watch.
(d) His music sheets.

6. What did the former innkeeper's wife die from?
(a) From heartbreak.
(b) From grief.
(c) From a gun shot.
(d) From cancer.

7. What did the innkeeper praise Wertheimer for?
(a) Being a great pianist.
(b) Being a good dad.
(c) Being a refined gentleman.
(d) Being the best beer drinker.

8. With what was Wertheimer smitten?
(a) His sister's happiness.
(b) Glenn's talent.
(c) His happiness.
(d) His failure.

9. Who did the innkeeper write a letter to?
(a) Wertheimer's sister.
(b) Horowitz.
(c) Glenn.
(d) Wertheimer.

10. Who was not ruined by Glenn?
(a) The narrator.
(b) His parents.
(c) Wertheimer.
(d) Lesser pianists.

11. How long did Wertheimer entertain his guests?
(a) 1 week.
(b) 2 weeks.
(c) 2 days.
(d) One weekend.

12. What state is Wertheimer's lodge in when the narrator gets there?
(a) It is spotless.
(b) It is unchanged and unlocked.
(c) It is dilapidated.
(d) It is a mess.

13. Who is the narrator biased against?
(a) All people.
(b) Glenn.
(c) The innkeeper.
(d) Wertheimer.

14. Why was Wertheimer unable to play the piano with others?
(a) He wanted to shine.
(b) He shouted when he played.
(c) He was rude.
(d) His piano was out of tune.

15. Where does the narrator plan to return to write after Wertheimer's death?
(a) The inn.
(b) His apartment.
(c) Traich.
(d) The lodge.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the narrator decide not to sell?

2. What will Wertheimer's sister likely be interested in after her brother's death?

3. What type of religious stance did Wertheimer have?

4. What did the narrator advise Wertheimer of after he quit playing the piano?

5. According to the narrator, how do people judge others, no matter what they perceive?

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