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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. Who interrupts Mr. Spinell and the pianist in Chapter 8?
(a) Mrs. Hohlenrauch.
(b) Mr. Kloterjahn.
(c) Mrs. Spatz.
(d) Dr. Leander.

2. How is Mr. Kloterjahn's son described in Chapter 9?
(a) Adorable.
(b) Sleepy.
(c) Waif-like.
(d) Healthy.

3. What is Mr. Spinell suffering from when Mr. Kloterjahn enters his room?
(a) Lovesickness.
(b) Nothing.
(c) A hangover.
(d) A bad conscience and a light head.

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

5. What does Mr. Spinell say he can picture on Gabriele’s head?
(a) Her hair in ringlets.
(b) A tiara.
(c) A crown of flowers.
(d) A small golden crown.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what point does Mr. Kloterjahn agree with Mr. Spinell in Chapter 11?

2. Who does Mr. Spinell see as he walks in Chapter 12?

3. How does Mr. Spinell initially react to the news of what's happened to Gabriele?

4. What is Mr. Spinell humming as he walks in Chapter 12?

5. Where do the people who choose not to participate in the activity Dr. Leander plans go instead?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do the baby’s happiness and health disturb Mr. Spinell?

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

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

4. What has caused Gabriele’s condition to worsen in Chapter 9?

5. How is the letter that Mr. Spinell writes in Chapter 10 described?

6. According to Mr. Spinell, who ruined the scene within his letter and how?

7. What does Mr. Spinell see on his walk at the end of the book?

8. How does Mr. Spinell describe the scene within his letter in Chapter 10?

9. What does Dr. Leander recommend as treatment for Gabriele’s worsening condition?

10. What does Mr. Kloterjahn do in response to Mr. Spinell's letter?

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