View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What mistaken idea does Arnheim possess in Chapter 92?
(a) He could continue to associate with the same people even if he were not rich.
(b) Diotima values him only for his wealth and financial contributions to her cause.
(c) That people are interested in him as a person and not in his wealth.
(d) It is his wealth that impresses people and not his personal qualities.

2. What did Arnheim explain to Diotima in Chapter 76?
(a) Some of the Count's characteristics are a natural byproduct of his status.
(b) The Count is severely opposed to anti-Semitism and actively works against it.
(c) Diotima doesn't have the social stature to question the Count.
(d) Diotima's husband can't better his position without the Count's blessings.

3. What is Klementine's reaction to the topic Ulrich introduces in Chapter 73?
(a) She dislikes it but doesn't get particularly worked up about it.
(b) She doesn't know how she feels about it.
(c) She is anxiously hoping it will come to pass.
(d) She is too timid to express an opinion.

4. What might be the result if the philosopher mentioned in Chapter 77 were to do what the author suggests?
(a) He would usher in a new era of philosophy and politics.
(b) He would be laughed at.
(c) He would be able to change the course of history.
(d) He would easily get a writing job.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the General's response to Ulrich's assertion that he values intellect too highly in Chapter 85?

3. What effect does Arnheim's family business have on his relationship with General Stumm in Chapter 89?

4. Why are rich people often troubled by other peoples' reaction to their wealth?

5. What is one of the main ideas brought into Diotima's circle of intellectuals in Chapter 89?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 467 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample