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

2. What is the Count's major source of wealth?
(a) Stocks and bonds.
(b) Slave labor.
(c) Land ownership.
(d) An inheritance.

3. 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.

4. In Chapter 85, the General expresses to Ulrich his disappointment in what?
(a) Diotima's affection for Arnheim.
(b) The recent lack of advancement in his career.
(c) Ulrich's choice of a wife.
(d) Ulrich's close association with the Count.

5. What relationship is mentioned by the author in Chapter 96?
(a) The relationship between science and emotion.
(b) The relationship between science and the Church.
(c) The relationship between church and state.
(d) The relationship between jealousy and insecurity.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when a book becomes important enough, according to the author?

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

3. When did Arnheim do the majority of his traveling?

4. How does Diotima feel about adultery in Chapter 94?

5. What relationship does Arnheim use as an example to illustrate the importance of the concept he brings up in Chapter 96?

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