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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why don't Cristel and Friedrich move to Berlin?

2. What is the name of the man who meets Effi and her traveling party in Uvagla?

3. After moving back to Hohen-Cremmen, where does Effi enjoy walking with Pastor Niemeyer?

4. What does Innstetten feel toward Effi when he learns of her affair?

5. What do Effi and her mother think of the apartment they see in Keithstrasse?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens after the party traveling from Uvagla crosses the schloon?

2. What is found one day after Annie cuts her head?

3. How is Effi reminded of Crampas while on vacation with Innstetten?

4. What upsets Effi about Annie's behavior?

5. Why is Effi's return trip to Kessin from Berlin postponed?

6. What does Effi hope will be helped by moving to Berlin?

7. Why is Innstetten happier in Berlin than in Kessin?

8. How has Innstetten looked differently at life since the duel?

9. What does Wüllersdorf say Innstetten should resign himself to?

10. In Chapter 34, who recommends that Effi go back to Hohen-Cremmen?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does the adulterous relationship between Effi and Crampas affect them and those around them? What happens to Effi's life after Innstetten finds out about the affair?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the author of the novel "Effi Briest", Theodor Fontane. Is he a respected writer? What other works has he written? Discuss his legacy.

Essay Topic 3

"Effi Briest" is based on a true story. How does the real story differ from the fictional retelling? Why might Fontane have made these changes?

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