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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Chapters 84 - 87.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The author claims that the General suffered from becoming repeatedly infatuated with what types of women?
(a) Attractive but unintelligent ones.
(b) Greedy ones.
(c) Intimidating ones.
(d) Promiscuous ones.

2. What is the General's response to Ulrich's assertion that he values intellect too highly in Chapter 85?
(a) He doesn't value intellect more than anyone else, but he appreciates it more.
(b) He has found too much anti-intellectualism in the soldiers' mess halls over the years.
(c) He values intellect only when it is combined with other virtues.
(d) He is accustomed to being around intellectuals, so stupid people bore him.

3. According to Count Leinsdorf in Chapter 81 what concept is not useful to humanity?
(a) Sociology.
(b) Philosophy.
(c) Ideological politics.
(d) Practical politics.

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

5. What does Arnheim end up doing in Chapter 86?
(a) He decides not to involve himself in Diotima's relationship with the General.
(b) Arranging to remain as Diotima's guest for an even longer period.
(c) He decides to take a step back and maintain only a casual acquaintance with Diotima.
(d) He takes the General aside and talks to him about his infatuation with Diotima.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How is Count Leinsdorf addressed?

3. Who are Gerda's parents?

4. Which ancient philosopher is the topic of Chapter 77?

5. How is Diotima described?

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