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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. How is the importance of a book determined, according to the author?
(a) By the popularity of its writer.
(b) By its impact on popular culture.
(c) By its critical reviews.
(d) By its sales.

2. One of the Count's acquaintances is mentioned in Chapter 84 as supporting what type of establishment?
(a) A sanitarium.
(b) A library.
(c) An orphanage.
(d) A hospital.

3. What approach does the individual funding the project in Chapter 84 choose not to employ?
(a) Asking aristocrats for charitable donations.
(b) Funding the project with all of his own money.
(c) Using his involvement in the project to boost his political career.
(d) An interdenominational establishment.

4. According to the author in Chapter 85, how does Nature create unity?
(a) By creating all life from the same basic materials.
(b) By creating specialized roles for everyone and everything.
(c) By smoothing over differences.
(d) By combining opposites.

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. Arnheim has traveled extensively in what areas of the world?

2. How is Diotima described?

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

4. What was the General's attitude toward his job as time went on?

5. The author claims that the General suffered from becoming repeatedly infatuated with what types of women?

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