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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, Chapters 96 - 99.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the author in Chapter 85, how does Nature create unity?
(a) By combining opposites.
(b) By creating specialized roles for everyone and everything.
(c) By smoothing over differences.
(d) By creating all life from the same basic materials.

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

3. What might be the result if the philosopher mentioned in Chapter 77 were to do what the author suggests?
(a) He would be laughed at.
(b) He would usher in a new era of philosophy and politics.
(c) He would easily get a writing job.
(d) He would be able to change the course of history.

4. According to the information given in Chapter 96, what creates a calm temperament?
(a) Two different tendencies, which peacefully coexist.
(b) Two different tendencies, which are constantly battling but are evenly matched.
(c) One tendency, which is peaceful because it has no competition.
(d) One tendency, which is peaceful because it doesn't know anything else.

5. In Chapter 85, the General expresses to Ulrich his disappointment in what?
(a) Ulrich's choice of a wife.
(b) Ulrich's close association with the Count.
(c) Diotima's affection for Arnheim.
(d) The recent lack of advancement in his career.

Short Answer Questions

1. What approach does the individual funding the project in Chapter 84 choose not to employ?

2. In Chapter 81, how often does Ulrich meet with Count Leinsdorf?

3. What does Clarisse think is the main difference between the two men she compares in Chapter 97?

4. Who is Moosbrugger?

5. Clarisse compares Moosbrugger to "the man without" what?

(see the answer key)

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