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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. What did Wertheimer demand of his guests at the feast he prepared?

2. What caused Wertheimer to commit suicide?

3. Where did the narrator consider going, but changed his mind because he thought it would kill him?

4. Who did Wertheimer emulate?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did the narrator feel guilty about Wertheimer's death?

2. Explain why Wertheimer killed himself in the place he did?

3. How is the innkeeper a contradictory character?

4. How did Wertheimer feel about his unhappiness?

5. What does the innkeeper mention in regards to Wertheimer's finances?

6. How did Wertheimer desire to be like Glenn?

7. Explain why Wertheimer's sister felt uncomfortable in Traich.

8. According to the narrator, what is important about judging?

9. How does Franz feel about Wertheimer and his death?

10. Describe why the innkeeper became the innkeeper.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the time of action, as well as setting of the novel. How are the events that transpire written?

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 the role of revenge is a part of "The Loser." Who demonstrates acts of revenge and are they effective? Support your statements with examples and quotes from "The Loser."

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