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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened to Ulrich while he was out drinking in Chapter 1?
(a) He fell down.
(b) He shattered the goblet from which he was drinking.
(c) He was involved in an accident.
(d) He was mugged.

2. Which of the following brought about a story shift in Chapter 22?
(a) Political story.
(b) Civilian readings.
(c) Marketing influence.
(d) Love interest.

3. How many people did Ulrich face in Chapter 6?
(a) Two.
(b) One.
(c) Four.
(d) Three.

4. Where did Musil spend most of his life?
(a) America.
(b) Slovakia.
(c) Germany.
(d) Austria.

5. How many children did the woman who rescued Ulrich have?
(a) Two.
(b) Four.
(c) One.
(d) Three.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Musil, which of the following presented a paradox at the turn of the Century?

2. Which of the following were women expected to emphasize while remaining demure in Chapter 15?

3. Which of the following trait types were discovered with the newness of the Century?

4. What did Ulrich do to the woman in Chapter 12?

5. Who influenced Ulrich in his study?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Diotoma and Count Leinsdorf's relationship.

2. Describe Rachel.

3. Describe the premise behind Moosbrugger's sentence in Chapter 60.

4. Describe Ulrich's lack of concern for Bonadea and its effect on their relationship in Chapter 29.

5. Describe Ulrich and Diotima's interaction in Chapter 69.

6. How did the author show that the nouveau rich had improved their castles in Chapter 68?

7. What was considered to be a good sign in Chapter 47 regarding Diotima?

8. Describe Musil's observations about civil engineers in Chapter 10.

9. Describe Arnheim.

10. Describe Bonadea.

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