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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. What did Ulrich do to offend Arnheim in Chapter 112?
(a) Presumed to criticize Arnheim's sense of fashion.
(b) Spoke too directly with him.
(c) Showed up late to one of his parties.
(d) Related his disgust with a political figure, whom Arnheim supported.

2. How does Ulrich view Arnheim, according to the information presented in Chapter 112?
(a) As undeserving of his wealth and status.
(b) As presumptuous and deluded.
(c) As vastly more influential than himself.
(d) As ungrateful and rude.

3. To what type of individual does the author compare the General to describe his attitude toward his work?
(a) A well-supported wife of twenty or thirty years.
(b) A young man who inherits his father's business.
(c) A field laborer who knows no other work.
(d) An ambitious politician.

4. What is mysterious about Diotima's invitation in Chapter 80?
(a) It was originally addressed to someone else.
(b) It was delivered by hand, instead of in the mail.
(c) It sounds more urgent than it should.
(d) The writing looks as if it may not be hers.

5. What happens when a book becomes important enough, according to the author?
(a) It goes into the canon of literary classics.
(b) It is deemed worthy of certain kinds of attention.
(c) It is referenced in other literary works.
(d) It becomes a best-seller.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the Collateral Campaign viewed as of Chapter 116?

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

3. What question regarding businessmen does Arnheim explore in Chapter 96?

4. Ulrich urges General Stumm to do what, in Chapter 84?

5. Which individual is not mentioned by Ulrich as one of his long-term friends in Chapter 103?

(see the answer key)

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