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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Chapter 88 - 91.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Count Leinsdorf?
(a) Ulrich's uncle.
(b) One of Diotima's best friends.
(c) An acquaintance of Leo and Klementine.
(d) Gerda's brother-in-law.

2. When did Arnheim do the majority of his traveling?
(a) During World War I.
(b) Before World War I.
(c) After World War I.
(d) During World War II.

3. Why was the General promoted to staff officer?
(a) He went above and beyond the call of duty.
(b) He had military connections.
(c) He showed himself to be extremely dedicated and patriotic.
(d) The others had noticed he was something of a philosopher.

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

5. Which individual is mentioned as being one of the author's influences in Chapter 91?
(a) Charles Dickens.
(b) Josef Stalin.
(c) Niccolo Machiavelli.
(d) Immanuel Kant.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who visits Diotima in Chapter 75?

2. What artistic movement was often criticized by Diotima's group?

3. To what type of individual does the author compare the General to describe his attitude toward his work?

4. Who is Soliman?

5. According to the author in Chapter 85, how does Nature create unity?

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