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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What hangs in the back window of Albert's car?
(a) A plush monkey.
(b) A floral sachet.
(c) A miniature top hat.
(d) A tropical postcard.

2. What lie does Albert tell Margot about Elisabeth?
(a) Elisabeth wants him back.
(b) Elisabeth will take all of his money.
(c) He is already divorced from Elisabeth.
(d) Elisabeth refuses to divorce him.

3. What did Albert intend to do as soon as Margot entered their room in Chapter 30?
(a) Kidnap her.
(b) Shoot her.
(c) Propose to her.
(d) Make love to her.

4. Where does the ocular specialist recommend Albert go for the sake of his eyes?
(a) A sanatorium.
(b) To the seaside.
(c) Back to Berlin.
(d) An American hospital.

5. On the day after attending the hockey game, what is wrong with Irma?
(a) She runs a fever.
(b) She had a stuffed nose.
(c) She has a headache.
(d) She has pain in her abdomen.

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

7. What does the air at Rouginard smell of in Chapter 28?
(a) Pine.
(b) Mint.
(c) Citrus.
(d) Thyme.

8. Where is the chalet that Margot rents from an Irish couple?
(a) Switzerland.
(b) England.
(c) Norway.
(d) Germany.

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

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

11. Why does Albert stop the car suddenly in Chapter 31?
(a) To keep from hitting a squirrel.
(b) To help Margot take off her coat.
(c) To let Margot drive.
(d) To admire the sunset.

12. What does Irma dream about when she goes to sleep in Chapter 19?
(a) Going to the zoo with her parents.
(b) Playing hockey with her father.
(c) Feeding ducks with her father.
(d) Celebrating her birthday with her parents.

13. What does Margot say Axel is in the habit of confiding in her?
(a) His hopes and dreams.
(b) His professional secrets.
(c) His love affairs.
(d) Stories about his family.

14. What does Axel drop to the floor which alarms Albert in Chapter 36?
(a) A boot.
(b) A plate.
(c) A book.
(d) A fork.

15. What is the name of the cook who works at the chalet?
(a) Hilda.
(b) Gisa.
(c) Emilia.
(d) Katarina.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Irma hear from the street that makes her look outside in Chapter 19?

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

3. In Chapter 21, what does Albert think might happen if he goes to Irma's funeral?

4. In Chapter 31, what does an old woman collect high above the road?

5. When Margot visits the street she grew up on, what business has replaced the stationery shop?

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