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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. What do Ulrich and Klementine discuss in Chapter 73?
(a) Leo's hopes for a promotion.
(b) Anti-Semitism.
(c) Ulrich's love for Gerda.
(d) The upcoming war.

2. 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) Change the worldview of the most influential people.
(d) Host his own salon.

3. To what type of individual does the author compare the General to describe his attitude toward his work?
(a) A field laborer who knows no other work.
(b) An ambitious politician.
(c) A young man who inherits his father's business.
(d) A well-supported wife of twenty or thirty years.

4. What approach does the individual funding the project in Chapter 84 choose not to employ?
(a) An interdenominational establishment.
(b) Using his involvement in the project to boost his political career.
(c) Asking aristocrats for charitable donations.
(d) Funding the project with all of his own money.

5. According to the author, what would have been the best course of action for Arnheim in Chapter 86?
(a) To choose not to involve himself in Diotima's acquaintance with the General.
(b) To make it clear to the General that he was Diotima's first choice.
(c) To stop visiting Diotima and stay away from her.
(d) To maintain only a casual acquaintance with Diotima.

Short Answer Questions

1. The author claims that the General suffered from becoming repeatedly infatuated with what types of women?

2. Why is there a conflict between Walter and Ulrich, according to Clarisse?

3. What question does Ulrich ask regarding Gerda's upcoming marriage in Chapter 73?

4. Who are Gerda's parents?

5. What is Ulrich's relationship with Gerda, as described in Chapter 74?

(see the answer key)

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