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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 Count Leinsdorf in Chapter 81 what concept is not useful to humanity?
(a) Ideological politics.
(b) Sociology.
(c) Practical politics.
(d) Philosophy.

2. What is the General's response to Ulrich's assertion that he values intellect too highly in Chapter 85?
(a) He values intellect only when it is combined with other virtues.
(b) He has found too much anti-intellectualism in the soldiers' mess halls over the years.
(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.

3. What approach does the individual funding the project in Chapter 84 choose not to employ?
(a) Asking aristocrats for charitable donations.
(b) Funding the project with all of his own money.
(c) Using his involvement in the project to boost his political career.
(d) An interdenominational establishment.

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

5. What example does the author use in Chapter 74 to describe the power of natural forces?
(a) The way some animals mate for life.
(b) The unstoppable power of tornadoes and hurricanes.
(c) The Moon's orbit around the Earth.
(d) The Moon's effect on the tides.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are Gerda's parents?

2. How old is Gerda?

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

4. With whom does Soliman fall in love in Chapter 79?

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

(see the answer key)

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