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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. Who becomes infatuated with Diotima in Chapter 85?
(a) Arnheim.
(b) Ulrich.
(c) General Stumm.
(d) Count Leinsdorf.

2. How does General Stumm's relationship with Ulrich develop?
(a) The General feels that he should be careful what he tells Ulrich because he doesn't trust him completely.
(b) Ulrich doesn't really want the General to confide in him, but he does it anyway.
(c) The General doesn't understand why he has begun feeling as though he can confide in Ulrich.
(d) The General feels that he can tell Ulrich anything and can trust Ulrich not to betray him.

3. What surfaces during a heated argument between Walter and Clarisse in Chapter 118?
(a) Clarisse's resentment at Walter's inability to provide for her in the manner to which she is accustomed.
(b) Walter's jealousy over Ulrich's relationship with his wife.
(c) Clarisse's love for Ulrich.
(d) Walter's lack of romantic feelings toward his wife.

4. What does Arnheim end up doing in Chapter 86?
(a) Arranging to remain as Diotima's guest for an even longer period.
(b) He decides to take a step back and maintain only a casual acquaintance with Diotima.
(c) He takes the General aside and talks to him about his infatuation with Diotima.
(d) He decides not to involve himself in Diotima's relationship with the General.

5. What is the General's response to Ulrich's assertion that he values intellect too highly in Chapter 85?
(a) He doesn't value intellect more than anyone else, but he appreciates it more.
(b) He is accustomed to being around intellectuals, so stupid people bore him.
(c) He has found too much anti-intellectualism in the soldiers' mess halls over the years.
(d) He values intellect only when it is combined with other virtues.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Rachel's main concern at the end of Chapter 117?

2. Why does Ulrich decide not to write a book in Chapter 103?

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

4. What does Ulrich notice about his own behavior in Chapter 103?

5. Of what offense does Diotima accuse Ulrich in Chapter 101?

(see the answer key)

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