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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did the narrator consider going, but changed his mind because he thought it would kill him?
(a) Traich.
(b) The Mozarteum.
(c) Desselbrunn.
(d) Wertheimer's lodge.

2. What does the narrator believe about the former innkeeper?
(a) He is guilty.
(b) He is innocent.
(c) He is mean.
(d) He is sick.

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

4. What did the trio of friends never worry about?
(a) Buying a car.
(b) Paying rent.
(c) Making money.
(d) Performing for audiences.

5. How long were the innkeeper and her husband married?
(a) 3 months.
(b) 3 years.
(c) 5 years.
(d) 5 months.

6. Who led the narrator to his room after Wertheimer dies?
(a) Wertheimer's sister.
(b) Glenn.
(c) The narrator's sister.
(d) The vulgar innkeeper.

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

8. How did the innkeeper's husband die?
(a) In a fire.
(b) He was shot.
(c) In a paper mill accident.
(d) In a car wreck.

9. According to the narrator, what does one need to restrain from suicide?
(a) Money.
(b) Affection.
(c) Discipline.
(d) Love.

10. Where does the narrator escape to upon leaving the inn.
(a) Desselbrunn.
(b) Traich.
(c) Austria.
(d) Madrid.

11. What does the narrator examine as he waits for his hot tea?
(a) An infection on his temple.
(b) The innkeeper's body.
(c) The dirt on the inn's floor.
(d) A cut on his finger.

12. What brought Wertheimer to Salzburg?
(a) Austria's reputation.
(b) Glenn's reputation.
(c) To paint.
(d) Horowitz's reputation.

13. What was Wertheimer from the moment he was born?
(a) A pianist.
(b) Insane.
(c) A rich boy.
(d) A loser.

14. What was Wertheimer unable to see himself as?
(a) Talentless.
(b) Old.
(c) A unique individual.
(d) Talented.

15. What did Wertheimer force his sister to do for him in the middle of the night?
(a) Cook for him.
(b) Play the piano.
(c) Tuck him in.
(d) Sing to him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Wertheimer unable to play the piano with others?

2. What does the narrator compare Desselbrunn to?

3. What did Wertheimer think his sister would do to escape?

4. What did the narrator condemn before telling the innkeeper about Wertheimer's funeral?

5. What did Wertheimer refuse to buy for the innkeeper?

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