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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 32, who does Elisabeth observe from her balcony?
(a) A pigeon.
(b) Two motorists having an argument.
(c) Children playing.
(d) An ice cream vendor.

2. How does Margot react to the news that Irma is deathly ill?
(a) She tells Albert to go see Irma quickly.
(b) She says it's a lie.
(c) She is secretly happy.
(d) She sends a gift to Irma.

3. In Chapter 26, what does Albert think Margot is doing when, in fact, she is having a tryst with Axel?
(a) Unpacking her luggage.
(b) Getting dressed for dinner.
(c) Taking a nap.
(d) Taking a bath.

4. What makes Margot wild at the hotel in France in Chapter 26?
(a) The maids don't understand her.
(b) The maids think she is Albert's daughter.
(c) The swimming pool is unheated.
(d) Another woman there has the same hat as she does.

5. What saved Albert's car from plunging over the parapet?
(a) A boulder.
(b) A palm tree.
(c) A stone wall.
(d) A telegraph post.

6. What could Albert hear from outside the hospital window?
(a) A siren.
(b) Horse hooves.
(c) Traffic.
(d) Someone crying.

7. Axel tells Albert he is leaving France for ___________.
(a) Madrid.
(b) Los Angeles.
(c) New York.
(d) Sydney.

8. What does Albert offer to do to the movie to calm Margot?
(a) Distribute it overseas.
(b) Burn it.
(c) Reshoot it.
(d) Cut out Dorianna's scenes.

9. What is the architectural style of the hotel in Rouginard?
(a) Moorish.
(b) Greek.
(c) Gothic.
(d) Baroque.

10. How long did it take the travelling party to reach Rouginard from Germany?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) Ten days.
(c) Three days.
(d) Three weeks.

11. What does Albert look like to Axel when he gets out of the car at the chalet?
(a) The grim reaper.
(b) An owl.
(c) A beggar.
(d) A bear.

12. What did Margot do as soon as her film had finished playing?
(a) Margot yelled at the director.
(b) Margot laughed and clapped.
(c) Margot ran for the exit.
(d) Margot posed for photos.

13. Which politician's name does Udo not recognize when Albert mentions him?
(a) Müller.
(b) Stalin.
(c) Mussolini.
(d) Hitler.

14. What does Axel say is "the point of life's joke" in Chapter 22?
(a) Illness.
(b) Marriage.
(c) Divorce.
(d) Death.

15. Who gossips about Albert at the end of Chapter 22?
(a) Axel.
(b) Albert's hall porter.
(c) Otto.
(d) Elisabeth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Axel find left behind in Albert and Margot's hotel room?

2. In Chapter 27, where does Albert run off to thinking he will still be able to catch his bus?

3. How long does Albert wait at Paul's house before Irma dies?

4. What does Axel do while Albert and Margot pack up and leave the hotel?

5. What does Albert decide not to tell Udo about?

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