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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. Ulrich urges General Stumm to do what, in Chapter 84?
(a) Tell Diotima how he feels about her.
(b) Retire from his military career to pursue one that he enjoys.
(c) Not take thinking so seriously.
(d) Take the opportunity to invest in a new business.

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

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

4. When did Arnheim do the majority of his traveling?
(a) Before World War I.
(b) After World War I.
(c) During World War I.
(d) During World War II.

5. How does Ulrich accidentally address the General, in Chapter 85?
(a) "Sir."
(b) "Major."
(c) "Your Highness."
(d) "Colonel."

Short Answer Questions

1. Who visits Diotima in Chapter 75?

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

3. What artistic movement was often criticized by Diotima's group?

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

5. In Chapter 85, the General expresses to Ulrich his disappointment in what?

(see the answer key)

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