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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. Who of the following did NOT attend Wertheimer's funeral?

2. What kind of ego did Glenn have?

3. What did Wertheimer lament about his sister?

4. How old was Glenn when he died?

5. What did Glenn nickname the narrator?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What showed the narrator's depression in Section 3?

3. Describe how Glenn became "Glenn Gould."

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

5. Describe what is significant about the Mozarteum.

6. Describe Wertheimer and his sister's relationship.

7. How did Wertheimer and his sister view their inheritance?

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

9. Describe how the narrator feels about suicide.

10. How did the narrator feel about Horowitz as a teacher?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the importance of "Goldberg Variations" and how it serves as an antagonist to Wertheimer and the narrator. Support your statements with examples and quotes from "The Loser."

Essay Topic 2

Discuss "About Glenn Gould." Why does the narrator chose to write this and what does this tell the reader about the narrator? 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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