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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the one woman Mr. Spinell says he could look at forever?
(a) Mrs. Spatz.
(b) Gabriele Kloterjahn.
(c) Mrs. Hohlenrauch.
(d) Miss van Osterloh.

2. What does Mr. Spinell do while leaving the room after the pianist stops playing in Chapter 8?
(a) He applauds Gabriele’s performance.
(b) He sinks to his knees in front of Gabriele.
(c) He bows to Gabriele.
(d) He kisses Gabriele.

3. When did Mrs. Kloterjahn first become ill?
(a) After her father died.
(b) After the wedding.
(c) While she was pregnant.
(d) After the birth of their son.

4. What happens when a patient dies at the sanitarium?
(a) A memorial is built.
(b) Life continues as if nothing has happened.
(c) A service is held, attended by all the patients.
(d) Patients never die at the sanitarium.

5. Who is the second character introduced?
(a) A writer.
(b) Dr. Muller.
(c) Miss van Osterloh.
(d) The narrator.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Mr. Spinell born?

2. Why does Mrs. Kloterjahn's doctor recommend she go to Einfried?

3. How does the writer react to Mr. Kloterjahn's action in Chapter 3?

4. How much of the opera does Mr. Spinell hear in Chapter 8?

5. Why does Mrs. Spatz leave in Chapter 8?

(see the answer key)

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