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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Chapter 88 - 91.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when a book becomes important enough, according to the author?
(a) It is referenced in other literary works.
(b) It becomes a best-seller.
(c) It goes into the canon of literary classics.
(d) It is deemed worthy of certain kinds of attention.

2. The author claims that the General suffered from becoming repeatedly infatuated with what types of women?
(a) Intimidating ones.
(b) Greedy ones.
(c) Attractive but unintelligent ones.
(d) Promiscuous ones.

3. Who is Soliman?
(a) Diotima's nephew.
(b) A poor enslaved boy, who is lucky enough to work for a very wealthy family.
(c) An African businessman, working in Austria.
(d) An African boy who was adopted by an Austrian family.

4. How is Diotima described?
(a) Good-looking, but not very intelligent.
(b) Good-looking and intelligent, but arrogant and snobbish.
(c) Intelligent and polite, but not very good-looking.
(d) Very good-looking, polite, and intelligent.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Ulrich accidentally address the General, in Chapter 85?

2. What question does Ulrich ask regarding Gerda's upcoming marriage in Chapter 73?

3. What was the topic of the letter that Clarisse wrote to Count Leinsdorf in Chapter 82?

4. According to the author, what would have been the best course of action for Arnheim in Chapter 86?

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

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