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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Wertheimer's sister sneak to in secret?
(a) Her husband's house.
(b) School.
(c) Evening mass.
(d) To the bar.

2. How does Wertheimer's sister feel about Traich?
(a) She hates it.
(b) She was never comfortable there.
(c) She wants to sell it.
(d) She loves it.

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

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

5. What did Wertheimer love in association to death?
(a) Cemeteries.
(b) The prelude of a funeral service.
(c) Funeral hymns.
(d) Funerals.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Wertheimer have Franz burn prior to his death?

2. What brought Wertheimer to Salzburg?

3. Who is the narrator biased against?

4. Why did Wertheimer commit suicide?

5. Who is Franz Kohlroser?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did the Wertheimer family change?

2. What does the narrator think about after Wertheimer's funeral?

3. Describe the innkeeper's relationship with Wertheimer.

4. Describe the abuse Wertheimer's sister underwent from Wertheimer.

5. How does the narrator feel about Desselbrunn?

6. What is significant about the end of "The Loser"?

7. What was significant about the Steinway the narrator gave away?

8. Describe Wertheimer's funeral.

9. Describe why the innkeeper became the innkeeper.

10. How did Wertheimer feel about his unhappiness?

(see the answer keys)

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