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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What treatment did the doctor administer to Joachim's father?
(a) Blood letting.
(b) Blood thinners.
(c) A conconction of special herbs.
(d) Bromide.

2. 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 calls on the phone.
(d) He sends postcards.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long after their marriage do Elisabeth and Joachim have their first child?

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

3. How does Hanna feel when she looks in the mirror in Part Three, Chapter XVII?

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

5. What does Hanna do for a living?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Ruzena shoot Bertrand?

2. Once in the town of Moselle, what business does Huguenau decide to pursue and who is the current owner of the business when Huguenau takes an interest in it?

3. Who is Hanna Wendling and how does she spend her days?

4. What happens when Joachim's father hears that Bertrand must go away on business?

5. Why is August sacked from his job?

6. How did Ruzena and Joachim feel about each other and why were these feelings difficult?

7. How did Joachim meet Ruzena?

8. What does August dislike about his current job as a newspaper editor?

9. How does Huguenau become a deserter and does he fear capture?

10. What does August choose to do when he decides to become involved with promoting women's wrestling?

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