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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Glenn when he died?

2. What did the narrator begin to study after he stops playing the piano?

3. Who else confirmed the narrator's opinion that Glenn was extraordinary?

4. What is "The Loser" about?

5. What did Wertheimer dislike?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Wertheimer attempt to save himself?

2. What was ironic about Wertheimer's desire to write "The Loser"?

3. Describe the significance of the term "piano radicalism."

4. Describe what is significant about the Mozarteum.

5. Describe the way the three friend's perceived New York City.

6. Discuss the role of Traich in connection to Wertheimer.

7. How did Glenn disprove his parents?

8. How does the narrator feel about Horowitz?

9. How did Wertheimer react when his sister moved out of their house?

10. How did the writing change after Wertheimer's funeral, at the beginning of Section 6?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the role Salzburg has with New York City in the opinion of the three friends. Support your statements with examples and quotes from "The Loser."

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the importance of foreshadowing in "The Loser." Describe how is it a prominent role in the story development, as well as the characters' motivations. Support your statements with examples and quotes from "The Loser."

Essay Topic 3

Discuss how Glenn's confidence in his talent brings him success in becoming a piano virtuoso. Support your statements with examples and quotes from "The Loser."

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