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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom does August think he will save by being with Mother Hentjen?
(a) Martin.
(b) Ilona.
(c) Erna.
(d) Bertrand.

2. What is the name of the young girl in whom Huguenau takes an interest?
(a) Erna.
(b) Maria.
(c) Anna-Marguerita.
(d) Marguerite.

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

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

5. What does August say about Marguerite's father?
(a) That he is a soldier.
(b) That he is married.
(c) That he is dead.
(d) That he is a businessman.

6. What rumor does August hear about Bertrand?
(a) That Bertrand is in love with Ilona.
(b) That Bertrand is a gambler.
(c) That Bertrand is a thief.
(d) That Bertrand is a homosexual.

7. Where does August find a new job?
(a) In America.
(b) In Manheim.
(c) In Berlin.
(d) In Paris.

8. What does Dr. Kuhlenbeck say doctors don't need to be?
(a) Philosophers.
(b) Soldiers.
(c) Husbands.
(d) Ministers.

9. After moving back to Cologne, why does August decide to return to Manheim?
(a) He misses his former job.
(b) He realizes he is in love with Ilona.
(c) He feels guilty about leaving Bertrand.
(d) To attempt to return the investment money he got from Erna and Korn.

10. What does Marie devote herself to spreading the word about?
(a) God.
(b) Ending the war.
(c) Problems with Jews.
(d) Deserters.

11. What is Marie in the Salvation Army?
(a) A uniformed band member.
(b) A cook.
(c) An organizer.
(d) A receptionist.

12. Who hires August?
(a) Bertrand.
(b) Joachim.
(c) The Baron.
(d) Martin.

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

14. What uncomfortable condition does Hanna suffer from frequently?
(a) Headaches.
(b) Hallucinations.
(c) Stomach aches.
(d) Fevers.

15. What is the name of the narrator in Part Three, Chapter XXVII?
(a) Bertrand.
(b) August.
(c) Korn.
(d) Joachim.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of existence does Marie lead?

2. For what country is Huguenau fighting in the war?

3. Who is Bertrand?

4. What does August say he is thinking of doing with Marguerite?

5. In Part Two, Chapter I, where does August live?

(see the answer keys)

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