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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. Which of the following does Frank’s family serve for Christmas Eve?
(a) Jellied eel.
(b) Octopus salad.
(c) Shrimp paella.
(d) Fried squid.

2. At what age does Volker’s son die?
(a) 21.
(b) 20.
(c) 19.
(d) 18.

3. To which of the following is the novel dedicated?
(a) Sarah Hillesheim.
(b) Beau Boffett.
(c) Anita Díaz.
(d) José Peña.

4. In what year was Dollfuss assassinated?
(a) 1934.
(b) 1939.
(c) 1929.
(d) 1944.

5. By what age is a New Orleans debutante expected to be married, per the novel?
(a) 28.
(b) 22.
(c) 25.
(d) 19.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom of the following does Nadine conduct an affair?

2. What brand of sidearm does Volker own?

3. When does Volker join his nation’s military?

4. On what day did Anita’s mother help Edu bathe her husband?

5. What was the name of Anita’s father?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Samuel denied the opportunity to teach the history of jazz?

2. Why is Volker’s presence at the Chilean consulate a complicating factor?

3. How does Rudolph explain to Peter his people’s predilection for education?

4. How does Nadine demonstrate her fellowship with her community in London?

5. What difficulties does Samuel face with his first foster-family in England?

6. Why is Samuel compelled to argue in favor of taking his violin to England?

7. What ruses does Peter enact to gain access to the facility where Rudolph is being held?

8. How does Nadine introduce herself to Samuel?

9. For what reasons is Samuel exempted from military service?

10. What motivation does Frank note for his firm’s interest in the Magnolia Project?

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