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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Gabriele say that her son resembles?
(a) Mr. Spinell.
(b) Herself.
(c) Her husband.
(d) Her father.

2. How does Mr. Spinell initially react to the news of what's happened to Gabriele?
(a) He leaves to go see Gabriele.
(b) He stands rooted to the floor.
(c) He cries.
(d) He laughs nervously.

3. How is the writer’s physical appearance described?
(a) Dark complexion, boyish face, early thirties, rotting teeth.
(b) Receding hairline, scruffy face, late thirties.
(c) Red-faced, early forties, balding.
(d) Light complexion, redheaded, late twenties, missing an eye.

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

5. How many books has the writer written?
(a) Two.
(b) One.
(c) Three.
(d) Twenty.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Mr. Spinell doing in his room in Chapter 10?

3. How is the Kloterjahns' son described?

4. How many children do the Kloterjahns have?

5. Why does Mr. Spinell choose to look at beautiful women in the way that he does?

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