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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. What grew in front of Margot's new building?
2. When Albert left to live with Margot, what excuse was Frieda told to give anyone who called looking for him?
3. How long have Albert and Elisabeth been married?
4. Who is Frieda?
5. How does Albert feel when he wakes up at Margot's flat in Chapter 9?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Albert decide he must do in order to stop tormenting himself about his family's absence?
2. In Chapter 7, what is said about Elisabeth's view of her marriage with Albert?
3. What does Margot want to buy for her trip with Albert to Solfi?
4. How did Albert track down Margot's new address?
5. What were Elisabeth's thoughts when she read Margot's letter to Albert?
6. What does Otto tell Albert when he comes to Margot's flat in Chapter 11?
7. At the beginning of the novel what project is Albert trying to get off the ground?
8. What complaints does Margot have about working on the film set?
9. As described in Chapter 7, what did Paul overhear one day on the telephone?
10. Describe the relationship between Albert and his wife as the novel begins.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the motif of attraction and lust in the novel "Laughter in the Dark." Who is attracted to whom in the novel? How do these characters show their attraction or lust for others? How does their attraction cause trouble for them?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss Axel Rex, the character foil in the novel. What is a character foil? Why is Axel the character foil?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the relationship between Albert and Margot. What are their first impressions of each other? Who pursues whom? What attracts Albert to Margot? What attracts Margot to Albert? Why is Margot involved with Albert? What do they desire from one another?
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