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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does August stay in touch with his friends from his new location?
(a) He sends postcards.
(b) He calls on the phone.
(c) He writes letters.
(d) He sends messages through Erna.

2. What does Ruzena say about Bertrand?
(a) He would make a good actor.
(b) He is a sham.
(c) He is very handsome.
(d) He is a bad friend.

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

4. What confusing emotions does August have about Mother Hentjen?
(a) He feels that she is both motherly and sisterly.
(b) He fears and feels superior to her at the same time.
(c) He despises and desires her at the same time.
(d) He is jealous of her relationship with both Erna and Martin.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The casino is mentioned in the book. What is the casino?

3. While in Manheim, from whom does August rent a room?

4. Whom does Elisabeth love?

5. How does Mother Hentjen seem to feel about most men?

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