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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, Chapters 104 - 107.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is one of the main ideas brought into Diotima's circle of intellectuals in Chapter 89?
(a) Romanticism.
(b) Modernity.
(c) Impressionism.
(d) Conservativism.

2. How are Arnheim and Diotima's activities viewed in Chapter 89?
(a) They are viewed as being unintentionally presumptuous.
(b) They are resented by the lower classes.
(c) They are looked down upon by the higher classes.
(d) They are viewed as appropriate and effective.

3. Why does Arnheim make some irrational presumptions about wealth, according to the author in Chapter 106?
(a) He doesn't want to be wealthy and doesn't appreciate the opportunities being wealthy has given him.
(b) He was born into wealth instead of having to work his way into it.
(c) His family had some strange ideas about wealth.
(d) He doesn't understand the ideals and motivations of middle-class people.

4. What does Arnheim believe about moral and material wealth?
(a) They are mutually exclusive.
(b) They are one and the same.
(c) They sometimes coexist.
(d) They go together.

5. The author suggests in Chapter 77 that an ancient philosopher could do what?
(a) Change the worldview of the most influential people.
(b) Discuss political strategy with world leaders.
(c) Host his own salon.
(d) Go to a newspaper and prove his identity to the editors.

Short Answer Questions

1. One of the Count's acquaintances is mentioned in Chapter 84 as supporting what type of establishment?

2. What is the General's response to Ulrich's assertion that he values intellect too highly in Chapter 85?

3. What is Ulrich doing in Chapter 84 as part of his service to the Count?

4. Ulrich urges General Stumm to do what, in Chapter 84?

5. What happens when a book becomes important enough, according to the author?

(see the answer key)

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