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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 was Diotima's invitation in Chapter 80 received?
(a) He was thrilled to receive it.
(b) He didn't want to go, but felt obligated to.
(c) He didn't understand why it was sent.
(d) He was intrigued by it.

2. Which individual is mentioned as being one of the author's influences in Chapter 91?
(a) Charles Dickens.
(b) Immanuel Kant.
(c) Niccolo Machiavelli.
(d) Josef Stalin.

3. Which two people admit to liking Ulrich in Chapter 93?
(a) General Stumm and Permanent Secretary Tuzzi.
(b) General Stumm and Arnheim.
(c) Arnheim and Diotima.
(d) Arnheim and Permanent Secretary Tuzzi.

4. What was the General's attitude toward his job as time went on?
(a) He held on to it, not out of any real interest, but for the sake of job security.
(b) He became hungry for power as time went on.
(c) He still enjoyed his work and cared a great deal about his performance.
(d) He became disillusioned with the reality of military life.

5. How is Count Leinsdorf addressed?
(a) His Highness.
(b) His Excellency.
(c) His Majesty.
(d) His Lordship.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are Gerda's parents?

2. What is Diotima's opinion of working life as stated in Chapter 93?

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

4. Who receives an invitation from Diotima in Chapter 80?

5. How is the importance of a book determined, according to the author?

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