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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 happens when a book becomes important enough, according to the author?
(a) It is referenced in other literary works.
(b) It becomes a best-seller.
(c) It goes into the canon of literary classics.
(d) It is deemed worthy of certain kinds of attention.

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

3. What does Arnheim end up doing in Chapter 86?
(a) He decides to take a step back and maintain only a casual acquaintance with Diotima.
(b) Arranging to remain as Diotima's guest for an even longer period.
(c) He decides not to involve himself in Diotima's relationship with the General.
(d) He takes the General aside and talks to him about his infatuation with Diotima.

4. According to the information presented in Chapter 92, what does money do?
(a) It sometimes increases, even when it isn't handled well.
(b) It often decreases in spite of being handled well.
(c) It will always increase when it is handled well.
(d) It is an unpredictable thing, and there is no telling whether it will increase or decrease.

5. According to the author in Chapter 85, how does Nature create unity?
(a) By smoothing over differences.
(b) By combining opposites.
(c) By creating specialized roles for everyone and everything.
(d) By creating all life from the same basic materials.

Short Answer Questions

1. How was Diotima's invitation in Chapter 80 received?

2. How old is Gerda?

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

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

5. What mistaken idea does Arnheim possess in Chapter 92?

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