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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 is the General's response to Ulrich's assertion that he values intellect too highly in Chapter 85?
(a) He is accustomed to being around intellectuals, so stupid people bore him.
(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 has found too much anti-intellectualism in the soldiers' mess halls over the years.

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

3. Who is Soliman?
(a) An African boy who was adopted by an Austrian family.
(b) A poor enslaved boy, who is lucky enough to work for a very wealthy family.
(c) An African businessman, working in Austria.
(d) Diotima's nephew.

4. Ulrich urges General Stumm to do what, in Chapter 84?
(a) Tell Diotima how he feels about her.
(b) Retire from his military career to pursue one that he enjoys.
(c) Take the opportunity to invest in a new business.
(d) Not take thinking so seriously.

5. The author claims that the General suffered from becoming repeatedly infatuated with what types of women?
(a) Greedy ones.
(b) Promiscuous ones.
(c) Attractive but unintelligent ones.
(d) Intimidating ones.

Short Answer Questions

1. One of the Count's acquaintances is mentioned in Chapter 84 as supporting what type of establishment?

2. Who are Gerda's parents?

3. How is Count Leinsdorf addressed?

4. What was the General's attitude toward his job as time went on?

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

(see the answer key)

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