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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Chapters 84 - 87.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the author, what would have been the best course of action for Arnheim in Chapter 86?
(a) To choose not to involve himself in Diotima's acquaintance with the General.
(b) To make it clear to the General that he was Diotima's first choice.
(c) To stop visiting Diotima and stay away from her.
(d) To maintain only a casual acquaintance with Diotima.

2. With whom does Soliman fall in love in Chapter 79?
(a) Rachelle.
(b) Klementine.
(c) Diotima.
(d) Gerda.

3. To whom is Gerda engaged?
(a) Arnheim.
(b) Leo.
(c) Hans.
(d) Ulrich.

4. How does the author describe Clarisse?
(a) A conservative patriot.
(b) A sexy intellectual.
(c) Intelligent, but not particularly attractive.
(d) Attractive, but not particularly intelligent.

5. What question does Ulrich ask regarding Gerda's upcoming marriage in Chapter 73?
(a) What she hopes to gain from her union.
(b) Why she is getting married so young.
(c) Whether her fiance has much of a future.
(d) Whether they think she will be happy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What might be the result if the philosopher mentioned in Chapter 77 were to do what the author suggests?

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

3. What is Ulrich's relationship with Gerda, as described in Chapter 74?

4. What example does the author use in Chapter 74 to describe the power of natural forces?

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

(see the answer key)

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