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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, Chapters 96 - 99.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the general rule stated in Chapter 92, regarding people with ideas?
(a) There are more people who can execute ideas than there are people with ideas.
(b) There are more people with ideas than there are people who can execute those ideas.
(c) The people with ideas are often reluctant to allow others to execute those ideas for them.
(d) There are plenty of people who can execute ideas, but only a few can do it well.

2. What is the General's response to Ulrich's assertion that he values intellect too highly in Chapter 85?
(a) He doesn't value intellect more than anyone else, but he appreciates it more.
(b) He has found too much anti-intellectualism in the soldiers' mess halls over the years.
(c) He values intellect only when it is combined with other virtues.
(d) He is accustomed to being around intellectuals, so stupid people bore him.

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

4. How is the importance of a book determined, according to the author?
(a) By its impact on popular culture.
(b) By the popularity of its writer.
(c) By its sales.
(d) By its critical reviews.

5. One of the Count's acquaintances is mentioned in Chapter 84 as supporting what type of establishment?
(a) A sanitarium.
(b) A library.
(c) An orphanage.
(d) A hospital.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Diotima discuss with Arnheim in Chapter 76?

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

3. What is the Count's major source of wealth?

4. Who are Gerda's parents?

5. Of what nationality is Arnheim?

(see the answer key)

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