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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, Chapters 116 - 119.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which German is mentioned in Chapter 96 as being one of the greats who arose from a class of prosperous tradesmen?
(a) Goethe.
(b) Wagner.
(c) Nietzsche.
(d) Hitler.

2. According to the author in Chapter 116, what is the main thing that is holding Ulrich back?
(a) He is not as intelligent as he tries to make people believe he is.
(b) His wife.
(c) His social status.
(d) He suppresses parts of his personality.

3. Which character from the previous volume is reintroduced in Chapter 74?
(a) Gerda.
(b) Leo.
(c) Arnheim.
(d) Ulrich.

4. What is the concept of "diminished responsibility," as defined in Chapter 110?
(a) The more witnesses there were to a crime, the less likely it is that any individual will come forward.
(b) The less control a person had over their actions when a crime was committed, the less sane they were, and the less severe their punishment will be.
(c) The fact that a criminal will often feel that his partner committed the majority of the crime, regardless of how large or small his role was.
(d) The way a criminal feels less remorse for his crimes the longer he remains in prison.

5. Who are the Kakanians?
(a) People from a mountainous range north of Austria.
(b) Austrians who emigrated to the countries surrounding Austria.
(c) Refugees who fled to Austria during World War I.
(d) The author never expressly defines the term.

Short Answer Questions

1. What author does General Stumm recommend to Ulrich in Chapter 100?

2. Why do Rachel and Soliman find it difficult to be together in Chapter 117?

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

4. Why does Arnheim make some irrational presumptions about wealth, according to the author in Chapter 106?

5. How does Bonadea feel about her husband?

(see the answer key)

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