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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 is one of the main ideas brought into Diotima's circle of intellectuals in Chapter 89?
(a) Impressionism.
(b) Romanticism.
(c) Modernity.
(d) Conservativism.

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 money has no real value, and a person's life can't be measured by it.
(c) That families who have been rich for generations are somehow better than those who just came into money.
(d) That poor people are poor because they are lazy.

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

4. Why are rich people often troubled by other peoples' reaction to their wealth?
(a) They don't understand the emphasis placed on material wealth by poor people.
(b) They believe others should work for their money, not ask rich people to give it to them.
(c) They want to be valued for reasons other than their wealth.
(d) They don't want other people to take advantage of them and steal their money.

5. According to the author, why are some writers' situations strange?
(a) They have been too far removed from the outside world.
(b) Their brains work differently than other peoples' do.
(c) They are unable to relate to others.
(d) They think their art is great, when others don't.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character from the previous volume is reintroduced in Chapter 74?

2. What type of corporation does Arnheim's family own and run?

3. What do Ulrich and Klementine discuss in Chapter 73?

4. What did Arnheim say in Chapter 94, which made Diotima realize her feelings for him?

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

(see the answer key)

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