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

2. 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 still enjoyed his work and cared a great deal about his performance.
(c) He became hungry for power as time went on.
(d) He became disillusioned with the reality of military life.

3. What is the general rule stated in Chapter 92, regarding people with ideas?
(a) There are plenty of people who can execute ideas, but only a few can do it well.
(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 more people who can execute ideas than there are people with ideas.

4. What is discussed regarding Diotima in Chapter 93?
(a) The liking she has taken to Ulrich.
(b) Her mentoring of Clarissa.
(c) The fact that her relationship with Arnheim has remained completely nonsexual.
(d) Her inappropriate relationship with Arnheim.

5. What is Ulrich's relationship with Gerda, as described in Chapter 74?
(a) They were close but had never fallen in love.
(b) They were once in love but had fallen out of love.
(c) They were merely acquaintances.
(d) They were close and sometimes intimate.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to the information given in Chapter 96, what creates a calm temperament?

3. According to Arnheim in Chapter 92, what group of people frequently gave him the most trouble?

4. The author suggests in Chapter 77 that an ancient philosopher could do what?

5. How does the author describe Clarisse?

(see the answer key)

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