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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 the innkeeper praise Wertheimer for?

2. How long did Wertheimer's funeral last?

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

4. Whose misery does the narrator see at the inn?

5. Where does the narrator escape to upon leaving the inn.

Short Essay Questions

1. Compare and contrast the isolation of Wertheimer and Glenn.

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

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

4. How are Traich and Desselbrunn compared?

5. Discuss the power of condemnation.

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

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

8. Explain how the narrator feels about his depression.

9. How did Wertheimer desire to be like Glenn?

10. Why does the narrator not fit in among people in the inn?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Describe the innkeeper's background that connects to her relationship with Wertheimer. How does her past provide insight to her motivation with Wertheimer? Support your statements with examples and quotes from "The Loser."

Essay Topic 3

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

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