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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, The Gastein Journal, Section 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What rumor does a retired couple pass on?
(a) The manager of the hotel purposely set it on fire.
(b) The strange couple started the fire.
(c) One of the maids is smoking.
(d) The sun reflecting off snow on the mountains somehow caused the fire.

2. What do the postcards from guests at the hotel describe?
(a) The odd guests.
(b) What they have experienced so far.
(c) The strange couple.
(d) The beautiful lake.

3. What do the couple and their guest do?
(a) Sit on the balcony.
(b) Discuss the storm.
(c) Drink champagne.
(d) Have sex together.

4. How does the couple find the hotel on their return?
(a) Empty.
(b) Lively.
(c) Burned to the ground.
(d) Flooded.

5. When do the shooting stars appear?
(a) In the middle of the storm.
(b) When the woman is particularly ecstatic.
(c) At the end of the storm.
(d) Right before the storm begins.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the language in this section?

2. What is being held outside?

3. What does the Major say about the crowding on the yacht?

4. What does the mistress of a salesman assume is the cause of the fire?

5. What is the woman glad is not missing?

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