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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. According to Count Leinsdorf in Chapter 81 what concept is not useful to humanity?
(a) Practical politics.
(b) Philosophy.
(c) Sociology.
(d) Ideological politics.

2. How does the author describe Clarisse?
(a) Attractive, but not particularly intelligent.
(b) A conservative patriot.
(c) A sexy intellectual.
(d) Intelligent, but not particularly attractive.

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

4. The author suggests in Chapter 77 that an ancient philosopher could do what?
(a) Host his own salon.
(b) Change the worldview of the most influential people.
(c) Go to a newspaper and prove his identity to the editors.
(d) Discuss political strategy with world leaders.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What important concept is introduced in Chapter 99?

2. With whom does Soliman fall in love in Chapter 79?

3. Which countries does Diotima specifically dislike?

4. Which two people admit to liking Ulrich in Chapter 93?

5. What did Arnheim explain to Diotima in Chapter 76?

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