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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 30 - 34.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Musil, which of the following characterized the previous Century?
(a) War and disease.
(b) Music and philosophy.
(c) Technological advancement and social progress.
(d) Art, music, and poetry.

2. Which of the following statements best describes what the Count said to Diotoma about her idea in Chapter 25?
(a) That it was a point of cultural development.
(b) That it was too expensive.
(c) That it was too difficult to comprehend.
(d) That it was a foolish idea.

3. Who was Diotoma's husband?
(a) Ulrich.
(b) Arnheim.
(c) Leonard.
(d) Tuzzi.

4. What year was Musil born?
(a) 1880.
(b) 1940.
(c) 1920.
(d) 1890.

5. Who influenced Ulrich in his study?
(a) Mussolini.
(b) Nietzche.
(c) Marx.
(d) Yeats.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 1, what was uncertain at the scene when the ambulance arrived?

2. Which of the following specialty areas best described Ulrich's education?

3. Which of the following did Ulrich notice that the country he visited was in during a protracted period in Chapter 21?

4. What was the defendant on trial for in Chapter 30?

5. According to Musil, which of the following types of behaviors were expected of women?

(see the answer key)

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