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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the other patients react to Mrs. Kloterjahn?
(a) They stay away from her.
(b) They like her immediately.
(c) They will not leave her alone.
(d) They are weary of her.

2. How is the sitting room at Einfried described?
(a) Spacious and well furnished, with white French doors.
(b) Always too hot.
(c) Dark and quiet, with blue French doors.
(d) Small and cool.

3. According to Mr. Spinell, what was Mr. Kloterjahn’s intention upon viewing the scene described in his letter?
(a) To destroy it.
(b) To possess, consume, and defile it.
(c) To heighten it.
(d) To keep it unsullied.

4. How does Mrs. Kloterjahn feel about her husband?
(a) She is devoted to him.
(b) She is indifferent to him.
(c) She finds him tiresome.
(d) She hates him.

5. What scene does Mr. Spinell describe in his letter?
(a) That of his own childhood.
(b) That of Gabriele playing Tristan und Isolde for him.
(c) That of Mr. and Mrs. Kloterjahn’s wedding.
(d) That of Gabriele and her friends by the fountain in her garden.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the one woman Mr. Spinell says he could look at forever?

2. How does Mr. Spinell ultimately convince the person in Chapter 8 to play the piano?

3. In what way does Mr. Spinell say that Mr. Kloterjahn has defiled Gabriele’s life?

4. What jewelry is Mrs. Kloterjahn wearing?

5. What does the writer see Mr. Kloterjahn doing?

(see the answer key)

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