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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 do the Nathanmeyers provide Thea in Chicago?
(a) A modeling job.
(b) A place to live and a servant.
(c) A piano teaching position for their children.
(d) A paying job and some nice clothes.

2. What does Archie make sure he has before he heads to New York?
(a) The money her parents willed her.
(b) His medical kit.
(c) A wedding dress for Thea.
(d) Proper clothes.

3. What does Thea plan to do with her mother when she gets sick?
(a) Come home at once.
(b) Send her to New York for the best treatment they can afford.
(c) Send her to Chicago for the best treatment they can afford.
(d) Take her back to Germany with her.

4. How is Thea going to get to Germany?
(a) By bus.
(b) By rail.
(c) By plane.
(d) By boat.

5. What happens to Ottenburg's first wife?
(a) She disappears.
(b) She kills herself.
(c) She is in an asylum.
(d) She runs off with another man to Mexico.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Thea bring into one of the cave dwellings to make it more homey?

2. Why is Spanish Johnny in New York during Thea's grand performance?

3. What secret is Ottenburg hiding from Thea when he proposes?

4. Who is awakened by the sound of Thea's beautiful voice the night of the Mexican ball?

5. How long has Thea prepared for the part of Sieglinde?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the story behind Ottenburg's first marriage?

2. How does Archie react when he sees Thea after her performance in New York?

3. What is different for Thea about the Mexican ball?

4. What does Thea come to realize about fate during her time at Ottenburg Ranch?

5. Why does Ottenburg leave Thea when she prepares to leave for Germany?

6. What key piece of information does Cather insert into Tillie's recollection about her time in Kansas City with Thea?

7. Why does Thea move around so much when she returns to Chicago from her summer visit to Moonstone?

8. Why does Thea refuse to take money from Ottenburg?

9. Why does Bowers think Thea needs to be more pleasant?

10. How do the Kohlers respond to being awakened by Thea's voice during the Mexican ball?

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