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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10, 108 - 111.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Arnheim ask Diotima in Chapter 105?
(a) To run away with him.
(b) To marry him.
(c) To divorce her husband.
(d) To have an affair with him.

2. What is the concept of "diminished responsibility," as defined in Chapter 110?
(a) The fact that a criminal will often feel that his partner committed the majority of the crime, regardless of how large or small his role was.
(b) The way a criminal feels less remorse for his crimes the longer he remains in prison.
(c) The less control a person had over their actions when a crime was committed, the less sane they were, and the less severe their punishment will be.
(d) The more witnesses there were to a crime, the less likely it is that any individual will come forward.

3. What was the General's attitude toward his job as time went on?
(a) He still enjoyed his work and cared a great deal about his performance.
(b) He held on to it, not out of any real interest, but for the sake of job security.
(c) He became disillusioned with the reality of military life.
(d) He became hungry for power as time went on.

4. Who receives an invitation from Diotima in Chapter 80?
(a) A lesser general.
(b) The Czar.
(c) A local politician.
(d) The Permanent Secretary.

5. What is discussed regarding Diotima in Chapter 93?
(a) Her inappropriate relationship with Arnheim.
(b) The fact that her relationship with Arnheim has remained completely nonsexual.
(c) Her mentoring of Clarissa.
(d) The liking she has taken to Ulrich.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Diotima feel when the individual who received the invitation in Chapter 80 arrived at her home?

2. For whom does Soliman work?

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

4. What is Diotima's reaction when Ulrich discusses the relationship between herself and Arnheim in Chapter 101?

5. What does Clarisse realize about her husband in Chapter 97?

(see the answer key)

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