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

2. According to the author in Chapter 92, what belief is commonly held by rich people?
(a) That being rich is not as much of a privilege as poor people
(b) That poor people are poor because they are lazy.
(c) That money has no real value, and a person's life can't be measured by it.
(d) That families who have been rich for generations are somehow better than those who just came into money.

3. How is the importance of a book determined, according to the author?
(a) By its impact on popular culture.
(b) By its critical reviews.
(c) By the popularity of its writer.
(d) By its sales.

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

5. According to Arnheim in Chapter 92, what group of people frequently gave him the most trouble?
(a) The intelligentsia.
(b) People who suddenly came into great quantities of money.
(c) The poor.
(d) The wealthy.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. To whom is Gerda engaged?

3. Which individual is mentioned as being one of the author's influences in Chapter 91?

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

5. What is Ulrich's relationship with Gerda, as described in Chapter 74?

(see the answer key)

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