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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was the little black boy whom Arnheim took in Chapter 55?
(a) Soliman.
(b) Peter.
(c) Walter.
(d) Marcus.

2. What was the name of Fischel's daughter?
(a) Gerda.
(b) Clarisse.
(c) Fiona.
(d) Ursula.

3. In Chapter 52, which of the following did Tuzzi notice in the ministry?
(a) Books.
(b) Instruments.
(c) Lacuna.
(d) Gibberish.

4. Over which of the following periods of time had Ulrich matured?
(a) Twenty years.
(b) Ten years.
(c) Two years.
(d) Six years.

5. Antagonism within which of the following schools was mentioned in Chapter 49?
(a) Poetry.
(b) Philosophy.
(c) Diplomacy.
(d) Mathematics.

6. Which of the following were the intelligentsia attracted to in Chapter 47?
(a) Walter's pub.
(b) Bonadea's exhibitions.
(c) Diotoma's salon.
(d) Ulrich's speeches.

7. Who developed a better friendship in in Chapter 67?
(a) Diotima and Flora.
(b) Ulrich and Diotima.
(c) Walter and Arnheim.
(d) Marcus and Ulrich.

8. What particular characteristic(s) did the identity question relate to in Chapter 39?
(a) Qualities.
(b) Shapes.
(c) Choice.
(d) Size.

9. Who met with the Count in Chapter 56?
(a) Soliman.
(b) Arnheim.
(c) Ulrich.
(d) Leinsdorf.

10. Between which of the following was a difference drawn out in Chapter 41?
(a) French and Austrian.
(b) German and Swedish.
(c) Austrian and Prussian.
(d) Swedish and Prussian.

11. Who had improved castles in Chapter 68?
(a) Old aristocracy.
(b) The nouveau riche.
(c) Peasants.
(d) Bourgeoise.

12. Where did Fischel work in Chapter 35?
(a) Bonn Prison.
(b) Berlin University.
(c) Lloyd's Bank.
(d) Miller's Tavern.

13. What did Musil consider to be greater than mankind in Chapter 45?
(a) Spiritual energy.
(b) Science and learning.
(c) The environmental crisis.
(d) The forces of nature.

14. Who was famous in Chapter 48?
(a) Ulrich.
(b) Arnheim.
(c) Bonadea.
(d) Diotoma.

15. In Chapter 51, which of the following frustrated the wife about her husband?
(a) His feet.
(b) His balding head.
(c) Lies.
(d) Foibles.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Fischel's job in Chapter 35?

2. Who of the following was not included in the important political meetings in Chapter 56?

3. Who of the following showed the received letter to Ulrich?

4. Who were described as people who were violent and aggressive in Chapter 62?

5. In Chapter 56, who of the following sent a letter about Ulrich?

(see the answer keys)

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