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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Chapters 80 - 83.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The author suggests in Chapter 77 that an ancient philosopher could do what?
(a) Host his own salon.
(b) Discuss political strategy with world leaders.
(c) Change the worldview of the most influential people.
(d) Go to a newspaper and prove his identity to the editors.

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

3. How did Diotima feel when the individual who received the invitation in Chapter 80 arrived at her home?
(a) Surprised.
(b) Disappointed.
(c) Excited.
(d) Annoyed.

4. What is Ulrich's relationship with Gerda, as described in Chapter 74?
(a) They were merely acquaintances.
(b) They were close and sometimes intimate.
(c) They were close but had never fallen in love.
(d) They were once in love but had fallen out of love.

5. Who are Gerda's parents?
(a) Leo and Klementine.
(b) Ulrich and Klementine.
(c) Ulrich and Diotima.
(d) Hans and Diotima.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was the General promoted to staff officer?

2. How was Diotima's invitation in Chapter 80 received?

3. According to Count Leinsdorf in Chapter 81 what concept is not useful to humanity?

4. Of what nationality is Arnheim?

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

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