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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 narrator decide not to sell?

2. What did the narrator learn about the last few weeks of Wertheimer's life?

3. What type of religious stance did Wertheimer have?

4. What did Wertheimer refuse to buy for the innkeeper?

5. What does the narrator hope his writings will do for him?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain how the narrator feels about his depression.

2. What does the narrator think about after Wertheimer's funeral?

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

4. Describe Wertheimer's funeral.

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

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

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

8. Discuss Wertheimer's religious views.

9. What was significant of what Wertheimer did not leave behind?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the motif of despair and loss among the trio of friends. Explain in order from greatest suffering to least suffering. Who suffers and loses the most during their lifetime?Support your statements with examples and quotes from "The Loser."

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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."

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