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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13, Chapter 119.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Arnheim ask Diotima in Chapter 105?
(a) To marry him.
(b) To run away with him.
(c) To divorce her husband.
(d) To have an affair with him.

2. What type of corporation does Arnheim's family own and run?
(a) A bank and lending facility.
(b) A munitions manufacturing facility.
(c) A collective of land-owners.
(d) A shovel-making business.

3. What is the concept of "diminished responsibility," as defined in Chapter 110?
(a) The less control a person had over their actions when a crime was committed, the less sane they were, and the less severe their punishment will be.
(b) The more witnesses there were to a crime, the less likely it is that any individual will come forward.
(c) The fact that a criminal will often feel that his partner committed the majority of the crime, regardless of how large or small his role was.
(d) The way a criminal feels less remorse for his crimes the longer he remains in prison.

4. Of what offense does Diotima accuse Ulrich in Chapter 101?
(a) Trying to undermine Arnheim.
(b) Trying to manipulate her.
(c) Trying to pry into her personal affairs.
(d) Trying to steal one of her best friends.

5. What mistaken idea does Arnheim possess in Chapter 92?
(a) Diotima values him only for his wealth and financial contributions to her cause.
(b) It is his wealth that impresses people and not his personal qualities.
(c) That people are interested in him as a person and not in his wealth.
(d) He could continue to associate with the same people even if he were not rich.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the collective title for Arnheim and Diotima's activities?

2. To whom is Gerda engaged?

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

4. What relationship does Arnheim use as an example to illustrate the importance of the concept he brings up in Chapter 96?

5. What was difficult about Aunt Jane's life as she is introduced in Chapter 99?

(see the answer key)

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