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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. Which item did Albert remind Paul to take with him when he came to collect Elisabeth's things?

2. Who does Margot move in with in the winter?

3. In Chapter 15, Albert has gotten used to never speaking to Margot about ____________.

4. How long did Axel stay at Margot's flat?

5. What epidemic does Albert note seems to spread among the wives of his fellow scholars?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the relationship between Albert and his wife as the novel begins.

2. What were Elisabeth's thoughts when she read Margot's letter to Albert?

3. What does Albert notice when he returns home after spending the night with Margot in Chapter 9?

4. What does Axel give to Margot after they leave the dinner party?

5. How does Margot find out Albert's true identity?

6. What is the reaction of Albert's acquaintances to the news that Elisabeth has moved out?

7. How is Margot described when Albert first sees her?

8. What excuse does Albert tell Paul for being locked in the bedroom?

9. What reckless behavior does Margot engage in after Axel leaves?

10. What does Albert decide he must do in order to stop tormenting himself about his family's absence?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Axel Rex, the character foil in the novel. What is a character foil? Why is Axel the character foil?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the term 'femme fatale'. What is a femme fatale? Who is the femme fatale in the novel "Laughter in the Dark?" What does the femme fatale do to the protagonist?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the protagonist of the novel, Albert Albinus. What character traits define him? What issues or struggles does he face in the novel? Is he a tragic hero? Why or why not?

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