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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 55 - 59.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was interested in Arnheim's reputation in Chapter 43?
(a) Marcus.
(b) Leinsdorf.
(c) Walter.
(d) Ulrich.

2. Who felt inhibited and impressed by a young aristocratic woman in Chapter 41?
(a) Ulrich.
(b) Arnheim.
(c) Marcus.
(d) Walter.

3. According to Musil, which of the following geographical areas emphasized decorum, yet allure in dress?
(a) Austria and Germany.
(b) Asia and the Pacific.
(c) America and Canada.
(d) England and France.

4. Why was Ulrich in a mess in Chapter 6?
(a) Because he had been in an accident.
(b) Because he had been shot.
(c) Because he had been feeling sick.
(d) Because he had been in a street fight.

5. Who of the following showed the received letter to Ulrich?
(a) Leinsdorf.
(b) Arnheim.
(c) Soliman.
(d) Clarisse.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who of the following was the wife mentioned in Chapter 51?

2. What was different about Diotoma compared to many women of her social sphere in Chapter 25?

3. What was the position in the country that was held by Diotoma's husband in Chapter 25?

4. Who rescued Ulrich in Chapter 12?

5. Which of the following did Musil write about as being affected by changes at the turn of the Century?

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