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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, Chapters 116 - 119.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is General Stumm's reason for recommending a certain author to Ulrich in Chapter 100?
(a) Many intellectuals with whom Stumm associated had read this author, and Ulrich needed to be able to discuss his works with them.
(b) The author was a relative of General Stumm's, and he was trying to drum up business for him.
(c) The author explored the limitations of intellect and perception, something which Ulrich is interested in exploring.
(d) The author's point of view was very different from Ulrich's, and General Stumm wanted him to consider the opposing viewpoint.

2. Who is giving a speech in Chapter 116?
(a) Ulrich.
(b) Arnheim.
(c) Hans Sepp.
(d) General Stumm.

3. Why does Ulrich decide not to write a book in Chapter 103?
(a) He doesn't think he is intelligent enough to do it.
(b) A woman gave birth to him, not an ink well.
(c) No one seems interested in his ideas.
(d) He doesn't know how to get it published.

4. How does Ulrich accidentally address the General, in Chapter 85?
(a) "Sir."
(b) "Your Highness."
(c) "Colonel."
(d) "Major."

5. What country is mentioned with regard to the challenge of keeping diverse forces united in Chapter 116?
(a) America.
(b) Prussia.
(c) Austria.
(d) Germany.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Ulrich doing in Chapter 84 as part of his service to the Count?

2. Ulrich urges General Stumm to do what, in Chapter 84?

3. How does Diotima's husband feel about the revelations regarding Arnheim in Chapter 116?

4. What is the General's response to Ulrich's assertion that he values intellect too highly in Chapter 85?

5. According to the author in Chapter 116, what is the main thing that is holding Ulrich back?

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