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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, Chapters 104 - 107.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of what nationality is Arnheim?
(a) Austrian.
(b) Swiss.
(c) Prussian.
(d) German.

2. What might be the result if the philosopher mentioned in Chapter 77 were to do what the author suggests?
(a) He would usher in a new era of philosophy and politics.
(b) He would be laughed at.
(c) He would easily get a writing job.
(d) He would be able to change the course of history.

3. What is Ulrich doing in Chapter 84 as part of his service to the Count?
(a) Caring for the Count's garden.
(b) Tending to the Count's stables.
(c) Cleaning the Count's house.
(d) Sorting a pile of mail.

4. What was difficult about Aunt Jane's life as she is introduced in Chapter 99?
(a) She attended functions with people she abhorred simply because it was her duty as a wife.
(b) She raised her stepchildren after her husband abandoned them all.
(c) She was pregnant several times, but all ended in miscarriage.
(d) She lost all her money but still tried to associate with people from her old circles.

5. Ulrich urges General Stumm to do what, in Chapter 84?
(a) Take the opportunity to invest in a new business.
(b) Retire from his military career to pursue one that he enjoys.
(c) Not take thinking so seriously.
(d) Tell Diotima how he feels about her.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the author describe Clarisse?

2. What does Arnheim end up doing in Chapter 86?

3. What does Clarisse think is the main difference between the two men she compares in Chapter 97?

4. What effect does Arnheim's family business have on his relationship with General Stumm in Chapter 89?

5. What happens when a book becomes important enough, according to the author?

(see the answer key)

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