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

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

3. How does Gerda learn of Arnheim's ulterior motives in Chapter 119?
(a) By reading his mail.
(b) From Diotima.
(c) From her father.
(d) By eavesdropping on his conversations.

4. What did Arnheim say in Chapter 94, which made Diotima realize her feelings for him?
(a) He talked about the perception of reality and how the concept should be abolished.
(b) He conveyed to her his depth of feeling for her husband and how he valued their friendship.
(c) He flattered her immensely and told her that of all her virtues her intellect was the most valuable.
(d) He told her about his decision to fund the orphanage with his own money.

5. Arnheim mentions in Chapter 96 the importance of what?
(a) Perseverance.
(b) Family.
(c) Teamwork.
(d) Determination.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the information presented in Chapter 92, what does money do?

2. With whom does Soliman fall in love in Chapter 79?

3. What is mysterious about Diotima's invitation in Chapter 80?

4. The author suggests in Chapter 77 that an ancient philosopher could do what?

5. Who are Gerda's parents?

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