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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. What was the topic of the letter that Clarisse wrote to Count Leinsdorf in Chapter 82?
(a) Creating a Nietzsche Year.
(b) Allowing Ulrich to take advantage of the Count's political connections.
(c) Starting her own salon, with the Count's permission and funding.
(d) Purchasing one of the Count's properties.

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

3. Of what nationality is Arnheim?
(a) Swiss.
(b) German.
(c) Austrian.
(d) Prussian.

4. Which character from the previous volume is reintroduced in Chapter 74?
(a) Leo.
(b) Arnheim.
(c) Gerda.
(d) Ulrich.

5. What is the General's response to Ulrich's assertion that he values intellect too highly in Chapter 85?
(a) He has found too much anti-intellectualism in the soldiers' mess halls over the years.
(b) He values intellect only when it is combined with other virtues.
(c) He doesn't value intellect more than anyone else, but he appreciates it more.
(d) He is accustomed to being around intellectuals, so stupid people bore him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Klementine's reaction to the topic Ulrich introduces in Chapter 73?

2. How did Diotima feel when the individual who received the invitation in Chapter 80 arrived at her home?

3. What is Ulrich doing in Chapter 84 as part of his service to the Count?

4. Who is Count Leinsdorf?

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

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