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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. Which ancient philosopher is the topic of Chapter 77?
(a) Plato.
(b) Aristotle.
(c) Socrates.
(d) Aristophanes.

2. The author claims that the General suffered from becoming repeatedly infatuated with what types of women?
(a) Promiscuous ones.
(b) Attractive but unintelligent ones.
(c) Intimidating ones.
(d) Greedy ones.

3. What did Arnheim say in Chapter 94, which made Diotima realize her feelings for him?
(a) He talked about the perception of reality and how the concept should be abolished.
(b) He conveyed to her his depth of feeling for her husband and how he valued their friendship.
(c) He flattered her immensely and told her that of all her virtues her intellect was the most valuable.
(d) He told her about his decision to fund the orphanage with his own money.

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

5. Who is Count Leinsdorf?
(a) Gerda's brother-in-law.
(b) Ulrich's uncle.
(c) An acquaintance of Leo and Klementine.
(d) One of Diotima's best friends.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is mysterious about Diotima's invitation in Chapter 80?

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

4. Of what nationality is Arnheim?

5. What might be the result if the philosopher mentioned in Chapter 77 were to do what the author suggests?

(see the answer key)

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