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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Chapters 92 - 95.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Ulrich and Klementine discuss in Chapter 73?
(a) Ulrich's love for Gerda.
(b) Leo's hopes for a promotion.
(c) Anti-Semitism.
(d) The upcoming war.

2. How does Diotima feel about adultery in Chapter 94?
(a) She wouldn't commit adultery herself, but understands why other women might.
(b) She has found herself seriously considering it.
(c) She is repulsed by it, and would never entertain the thought.
(d) She has already committed adultery, and sees no problem with it.

3. What type of corporation does Arnheim's family own and run?
(a) A collective of land-owners.
(b) A bank and lending facility.
(c) A shovel-making business.
(d) A munitions manufacturing facility.

4. Who receives an invitation from Diotima in Chapter 80?
(a) The Permanent Secretary.
(b) A local politician.
(c) The Czar.
(d) A lesser general.

5. 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) Starting her own salon, with the Count's permission and funding.
(c) Purchasing one of the Count's properties.
(d) Creating a Nietzsche Year.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is there a conflict between Walter and Ulrich, according to Clarisse?

2. What happens when a book becomes important enough, according to the author?

3. According to the author, why are some writers' situations strange?

4. The author claims that the General suffered from becoming repeatedly infatuated with what types of women?

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

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