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The Man Without Qualities Quiz

Robert Musil
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The Man Without Qualities Quiz

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1)

What was different about Diotoma compared to many women of her social sphere in Chapter 25? (from Chapters 25 - 29)

She was more determined.
She was more supportive.
She was unfriendlier.
She was more masculine.
2)

In Chapter 70, whom was the young woman discussed by Ulrich and his friend interested in? (from Chapters 69 - 72)

She was interested in Walter.
She was interested in Papi.
She was interested in Ulrich.
She was interested in Oliver.
3)

Who was on trial in Chapter 30? (from Chapters 30 - 34)

Moosbrugger.
Bonadea.
Arnheim.
Clarisse.
4)

Who arrived at the end of Chapter 25? (from Chapters 25 - 29)

Tuzzi.
Count.
Manheim.
Arnheim.
5)

What did the issue of sanity do for the person in question in Chapter 32? (from Chapters 30 - 34)

Removed obstacles.
Offered sympathy.
Lighten the sentence.
Bring forth a pardon.
6)

Who was born in poverty with dirt coming up through the floorboards in Chapter 40? (from Chapters 40 - 44)

Diotoma.
Rachel.
Melissa.
Janice.
7)

Who was the young woman that Ulrich and his friend discussed in Chapter 70? (from Chapters 69 - 72)

Clarisse.
Fiona.
Bonadea.
Lucy.
8)

Which of the following did the narrator say lay beneath the surface of many of the people who were mentioned in Chapter 72? (from Chapters 69 - 72)

A rise of the sciences.
Depression.
A marked propensity for evil.
Romantic liaisons.
9)

What particular characteristic(s) did the identity question relate to in Chapter 39? (from Chapters 35 - 39)

Shapes.
Choice.
Size.
Qualities.
10)

What did the judge try to bring into question about the defendant in Chapter 30? (from Chapters 30 - 34)

Forgiveness, but no vengeance.
Anger, but no regret.
Remorse, but no regret.
Regret, but no remorse.
11)

In Chapter 55, what did the foster boy revengefully do to Arnheim? (from Chapters 55 - 59)

He kidnapped him.
He poisoned him.
He fought him.
He stole from him.
12)

Why was Ulrich disenchanted with Arnheim in Chapter 44? (from Chapters 40 - 44)

Because he came from money.
Because he was powerful.
Because he was dishonest.
Because he was lazy.
13)

To which of the following did Ulrich compare the effects of the defendant in Chapter 31? (from Chapters 30 - 34)

A dog.
A cat.
A broker.
A priest.
14)

Over what period of time had the person in Chapter 64 matured? (from Chapters 60 - 64)

Six years.
Two years.
Twenty years.
Ten years.
15)

Which of the following cultural groups was not popular in Europe? (from Chapters 25 - 29)

The German.
The Swedish.
The English.
The Jewish.
16)

Which of the following was Moosbrugger's first name? (from Chapters 50 - 54)

Christian.
Marcus.
Walter.
Ulrich.
17)

Who appeared to be more mature by Chapter 64? (from Chapters 60 - 64)

Ulrich.
Walter.
Clarisse.
Musil.
18)

Who of the following was most idealistic about the mystery that Musil wrote about in Chapter 49? (from Chapters 45 - 49)

Leinsdorf.
Arnheim.
Diotoma.
Walter.
19)

What was one object that had old elegance but modern efficiency in Chapter 68? (from Chapter 65 - 68)

Broomsticks.
Chandeliers.
Automobiles.
Dishwashers.
20)

In Chapter 71, which of the following ladies acted as a gracious hostess and helper, as well as organizer of the event? (from Chapters 69 - 72)

Giovanna.
Diotima.
Fiona.
Lucy.
21)

Who gave the incriminating story to the newspapers in Chapter 38? (from Chapters 35 - 39)

Bonadea.
Fischel.
Clarisse.
Ulrich.
22)

In Chapter 51, which of the following frustrated the wife about her husband? (from Chapters 50 - 54)

Foibles.
His feet.
His balding head.
Lies.
23)

Who was interested in Arnheim's reputation in Chapter 43? (from Chapters 40 - 44)

Marcus.
Walter.
Leinsdorf.
Ulrich.
24)

When did the public forget about Moosbrugger? (from Chapters 50 - 54)

When another criminal was captured.
When he was imprisoned.
When the newspaper stories stopped.
When Ulrich announced his conspiracy.
25)

How did Diotoma react when her husband did not take her new endeavor seriously? (from Chapters 25 - 29)

She was distressed.
She was angry.
She was not perturbed.
She was jealous.
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