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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is August fired from his job?
(a) He was caught stealing.
(b) Because of a misunderstanding.
(c) He lied.
(d) He was incompetent.

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

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

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

5. Why does Bertrand say he has to leave Stolphin?
(a) To escort Ruzena home to Bohemia.
(b) To see Elisabeth.
(c) He's been called away on business.
(d) To see the baroness.

6. How does Joachim feel about Ruzena?
(a) He falls in love with her.
(b) He is indifferent towards her.
(c) He finds her amusing.
(d) He abhors her.

7. Who is with Joachim when he meets Ruzena for the first time?
(a) His father.
(b) His father and mother.
(c) His brother.
(d) His whole family.

8. What does Korn seem to want from August?
(a) A lover.
(b) A partner in crime.
(c) A husband for his sister.
(d) A partner in business.

9. How did Joachim's father react upon hearing that Bertrand was leaving?
(a) With confusion.
(b) With anger and suspicion.
(c) With joy.
(d) With indifference.

10. How does August describe the little girl in whom Huguenau takes an interest?
(a) As a thorn in his side.
(b) As almost an orphan.
(c) As his illegitimate child.
(d) As a cherub.

11. While in Manheim, from whom does August rent a room?
(a) Joachim Korn.
(b) Balthasar Korn.
(c) Martin Korne.
(d) Bertrand Corn.

12. In Part Two, Chapter III , how does Mother Hentjen's and August's relationship change?
(a) They fall in love with the same person.
(b) They go into business together.
(c) They become enemies.
(d) They become lovers.

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

14. Who is Harry?
(a) Bertrand's business partner.
(b) Mother Hentjen's new love interest.
(c) A homosexual man.
(d) August's new boss.

15. What happens to Harry in Part Two, Chapter IV?
(a) He gets married.
(b) He meets Elisabeth.
(c) He finds a new job.
(d) He kills himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part Three, Chapter XVIII, who are the narrator's roommates?

2. Who wants to buy the newspaper?

3. What does Marie devote herself to spreading the word about?

4. What does Marguerite tell Huguenau they can do when they have enough money?

5. What section of the hospital is Jaretzki in?

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