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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 the author describe Clarisse?
(a) Attractive, but not particularly intelligent.
(b) Intelligent, but not particularly attractive.
(c) A conservative patriot.
(d) A sexy intellectual.

2. What is the Count's major source of wealth?
(a) Land ownership.
(b) Slave labor.
(c) An inheritance.
(d) Stocks and bonds.

3. In Chapter 85, the General expresses to Ulrich his disappointment in what?
(a) Ulrich's close association with the Count.
(b) The recent lack of advancement in his career.
(c) Diotima's affection for Arnheim.
(d) Ulrich's choice of a wife.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. When did Arnheim do the majority of his traveling?

4. What is the collective title for Arnheim and Diotima's activities?

5. What does Ulrich begin to suspect in Chapter 91?

(see the answer key)

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