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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. For how long had Rudolph’s assistant worked with him?
(a) 11 days.
(b) 11 months.
(c) 11 years.
(d) 11 weeks.

2. To which of the following is Rudolph sent?
(a) Kislau.
(b) Dachau.
(c) Auschwitz.
(d) Buchenwald.

3. Which saint’s image did Leticia carry?
(a) Edward.
(b) Michael.
(c) George.
(d) Christopher.

4. Until what time does Rudolph usually work?
(a) 6 p.m.
(b) 8 p.m.
(c) 7 p.m.
(d) 5 p.m.

5. In what year was the Communist Party outlawed in Austria?
(a) 1936.
(b) 1933.
(c) 1939.
(d) 1930.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what age does Samuel start playing piano?

2. In which of the following had the Evanses volunteered?

3. After which of the following is Camille named?

4. In what year was Dollfuss assassinated?

5. For how many days does Samuel arrange to stay in New Orleans?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Rudolph attempt to ease the sense of foreboding he feels at the beginning of the novel?

3. How does Leticia’s third husband leave her?

4. For what reason does Frank volunteer for the Magnolia Project?

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

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

7. What about jazz infatuates Samuel?

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

9. How does the novel report the English handle the German war efforts against them?

10. What reasons does Samuel give for avoiding intimate liaisons with students?

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