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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 calls on the phone.
(b) He sends postcards.
(c) He writes letters.
(d) He sends messages through Erna.

2. Where does August fantasize about moving to?
(a) France.
(b) America.
(c) Tahiti.
(d) Italy.

3. Who is Ruzena?
(a) A maid.
(b) A young prostitute.
(c) A local merchant.
(d) A seamstress.

4. In Part Two, Chapter IV, what do Mother Hentjen and August have a terrible fight over?
(a) Her homosexuality.
(b) His wish to go to America and her dead husband's portrait.
(c) Her relationship with Martin.
(d) Her miserliness and mistrust.

5. How does Mother Hentjen seem to feel about most men?
(a) She lusts after most of them.
(b) She seems to hate them.
(c) She finds them amusing.
(d) She is afraid of them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Bertrand in Part Two, Chapter IV?

2. What did Joachim's father attempt to write with a broken quill?

3. How many siblings does Joachim have?

4. What does Joachim say when he hears Bertrand must leave?

5. How does Joachim feel about Ruzena?

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