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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. Why was Wertheimer a failure from the beginning?

2. What did Wertheimer promise to leave to the innkeeper if he died first?

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

4. What does the narrator examine as he waits for his hot tea?

5. Who's lunch did the narrator refuse?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss the power of condemnation.

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

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

4. Why does the narrator return to his apartment after Wertheimer's death?

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

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

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

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

9. Describe what happened when the narrator and Wertheimer tried to play a concert together.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the depression that exists among the three friends in "The Loser."

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Franz's opinion of Wertheimer with that of his sister's opinion. What makes Wertheimer be viewed in such contrasting ways? Support your statements with examples and quotes from "The Loser."

Essay Topic 3

Discuss and explain the irony of Wertheimer's death. Support your statements with examples and quotes from "The Loser."

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