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

2. Why is there a conflict between Walter and Ulrich, according to Clarisse?
(a) Walter is in love with Clarisse.
(b) Ulrich is jealous of Walter's wealth.
(c) Walter wants to be the Count's favorite.
(d) Walter is jealous of Ulrich's success.

3. Which ancient philosopher is the topic of Chapter 77?
(a) Plato.
(b) Socrates.
(c) Aristotle.
(d) Aristophanes.

4. According to the author, why are some writers' situations strange?
(a) They think their art is great, when others don't.
(b) Their brains work differently than other peoples' do.
(c) They are unable to relate to others.
(d) They have been too far removed from the outside world.

5. What was the General's attitude toward his job as time went on?
(a) He became hungry for power as time went on.
(b) He still enjoyed his work and cared a great deal about his performance.
(c) He became disillusioned with the reality of military life.
(d) He held on to it, not out of any real interest, but for the sake of job security.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was the topic of the letter that Clarisse wrote to Count Leinsdorf in Chapter 82?

3. What approach does the individual funding the project in Chapter 84 choose not to employ?

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

5. In Chapter 85, the General expresses to Ulrich his disappointment in what?

(see the answer key)

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