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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following were being locked up into systems by the violent people mentioned in Chapter 62?

2. Who was the little black boy whom Arnheim took in Chapter 55?

3. What kind of skirts did Diotima have after her adventure in Chapter 68?

4. Which of the following did a journalist establish in Chapter 37?

5. Antagonism within which of the following schools was mentioned in Chapter 49?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Musil discusses both patriotism and war vividly in The Man Without Qualities. Find some examples of same in the book, and discuss the effect of those topics on Ulrich's character.

Essay Topic 2

Describe some of the settings in The Man Without Qualities. What is its overall setting? Be sure to include geography, time period, and any pertinent popular cultural events. How do those even if imaginary settings, reflect modern settings or culture? Why did the author choose to use those places in The Man Without Qualities?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the depiction of the two female characters in the book, Bonadea and Clarisse. How are they similar? How are they different? How are their ultimate experiences similar? What is the lesson that the author wishes to convey through their examples?

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