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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. When does Gabriele start to worsen again in Chapter 9?
(a) That day she after plays the piano.
(b) Two days after playing the piano.
(c) The day after playing the piano.
(d) A week after after playing the piano.

2. Why didn’t Gabriele kiss their son, according to Mr. Kloterjahn?
(a) Her son wouldn't let her.
(b) She was too weak to.
(c) Because she no longer loves him.
(d) Because of her illness.

3. What does Mr. Spinell ask Gabriele if she and her friends did in the garden?
(a) If they sang.
(b) If they laughed.
(c) If they talked.
(d) If they danced.

4. Why does the pianist ultimately stop playing in Chapter 8?
(a) Dr. Leander makes her stop.
(b) The sleigh ride returns.
(c) Mr. Spinell gets bored.
(d) She faints.

5. According to Mr. Kloterjahn, where is the only place Mr. Spinell has courage?
(a) In his bedroom.
(b) In person.
(c) When he is with Gabriele.
(d) On paper.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Mr. Spinell's letter described in terms of content?

2. How does Mr. Kloterjahn characterize Mr. Spinell?

3. What reason does Dr. Leander cite for transferring Gabriele's care?

4. How does Mr. Spinell write?

5. How does Mr. Spinell feel about the name Kloterjahn?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Mr. Spinell leave the final scene?

2. How much of the music that Mr. Spinell found in Chapter 8 does Mrs. Kloterjahn play?

3. How does Mr. Spinell ultimately convince Mrs. Kloterjahn to play piano?

4. Why does Mr. Spinell mail the letter as opposed to hand-delivering it?

5. Why does Dr. Leander transfer Gabriele’s case to Dr. Muller?

6. What story does Mr. Spinell want to tell in the letter he composes in Chapter 10?

7. Why do Mrs. Kloterjahn and Mr. Spinell choose to stay back from the sleigh ride?

8. What does Mr. Kloterjahn finally admit was the causes of Gabriele’s illness?

9. How does Mr. Kloterjahn react differently to women than Mr. Spinell?

10. Who, according to Mr. Spinell, is to be credited with bringing beauty back into Gabriele’s life?

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