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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does a watchmaker point out?
(a) The clocks have all stopped.
(b) The lake is turning red.
(c) The elm trees' leaves have all turned red.
(d) The snow/stars are melting.

2. Who does an old nurse describe?
(a) A young paralyzed couple that sits together on the yacht.
(b) The excellent service at the hotel.
(c) The black cat that is stranded in the pine tree.
(d) The delicious food prepared by the chef.

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

4. What does the woman use to reveal her character?
(a) Poetic devices.
(b) Symbolism.
(c) Metaphors and similes.
(d) Descriptive words.

5. What does the man do to the woman's hair?
(a) He lights it on fire with his cigar.
(b) He cuts it.
(c) He plays with it.
(d) He brushes it.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does the couple stop arguing?

2. Why can the dreamer not escape?

3. Why does the woman ask the maid for some toiletries?

4. Who does the Japanese maid describe?

5. Over what does a botanist mourn?

(see the answer key)

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