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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two, Chapter I - II.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Joachim's father attempt to write with a broken quill?
(a) That he loved Elisabeth.
(b) That he fired the estate manager.
(c) That he was going on a long journey.
(d) That he disinherited Joachim.

2. Whom does Korn begin an affair with?
(a) Martin's sister.
(b) Mother Hentjen.
(c) The woman in the knife throwing act.
(d) A prostitute.

3. Who is Bertrand?
(a) A former actor.
(b) A former butler.
(c) A former military man.
(d) A former estate owner.

4. The casino is mentioned in the book. What is the casino?
(a) A type of theater.
(b) A place to gamble for money.
(c) A place for horse racing.
(d) A dance hall where drinks are served.

5. In Part Two, Chapter I, where does August live?
(a) In Berlin.
(b) In Cologne.
(c) In Strausbourg.
(d) In America.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Ruzena from?

2. How did Joachim's father react upon hearing that Bertrand was leaving?

3. What does Korn seem to want from August?

4. What condition did Joachim's father suffer from in Part I, Chapter III?

5. Why is August fired from his job?

(see the answer key)

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