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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to Bertrand in Part Two, Chapter IV?
(a) He is killed in a duel.
(b) He shoots himself.
(c) He inherits an estate.
(d) He goes back to search for Elisabeth.

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

3. What does Hanna do for a living?
(a) She is a prostitute.
(b) She is a nurse.
(c) She does not have a job.
(d) She is a waitress.

4. What part of Jaretzki's body is seriously wounded?
(a) His head.
(b) His arm.
(c) His foot.
(d) His leg.

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

6. What career did Godicke have before he was injured?
(a) He was a businessman.
(b) He was a bricklayer.
(c) He was a minister.
(d) He was a teacher.

7. In Part Three, Chapter XVII, whom does Hanna realize she still has strong feelings for?
(a) No one.
(b) Heindlich.
(c) Her maid.
(d) Her son.

8. What does Joachim say when he hears Bertrand must leave?
(a) "How is that possible?"
(b) "I am grateful."
(c) "I'll come with you."
(d) "Stay."

9. What does Huguenau decide to do with his life after he deserts the military?
(a) Impersonate a doctor.
(b) Go into business.
(c) Get married.
(d) Return to his family.

10. Who wants to buy the newspaper?
(a) Joachim.
(b) August.
(c) Huguenau.
(d) Bertrand.

11. What is the point of the plan Huguenau presents to the townspeople?
(a) To get close to Erna.
(b) To help other deserters.
(c) To form a resistance against the government.
(d) To take over the paper.

12. Whom has Joachim's family chosen to be his future bride?
(a) Esme.
(b) Ruzena.
(c) Elisabeth.
(d) Emeralla.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Joachim feel about Ruzena's theater career?

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

4. In Part Two, Chapter IV, what do Mother Hentjen and August have a terrible fight over?

5. What treatment did the doctor administer to Joachim's father?

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