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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15, Chapter 123.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is General Stumm's reason for recommending a certain author to Ulrich in Chapter 100?
(a) The author explored the limitations of intellect and perception, something which Ulrich is interested in exploring.
(b) Many intellectuals with whom Stumm associated had read this author, and Ulrich needed to be able to discuss his works with them.
(c) The author's point of view was very different from Ulrich's, and General Stumm wanted him to consider the opposing viewpoint.
(d) The author was a relative of General Stumm's, and he was trying to drum up business for him.

3. What example does the author use in Chapter 74 to describe the power of natural forces?
(a) The Moon's orbit around the Earth.
(b) The unstoppable power of tornadoes and hurricanes.
(c) The Moon's effect on the tides.
(d) The way some animals mate for life.

4. What does Ulrich notice about his own behavior in Chapter 103?
(a) He can be very manipulative when he wants to be and has no intention of changing that.
(b) There have been inconsistencies in his behavior throughout his life, and that probably won't change.
(c) He is unable to conform to societal standards that he doesn't think are justified.
(d) His behavior used to be inconsistent, but he has been working on that, and getting better.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the concept of "diminished responsibility," as defined in Chapter 110?

2. Why was the General promoted to staff officer?

3. What was the General's attitude toward his job as time went on?

4. What is the result of the position of the child and servant, according to the author in Chapter 113?

5. To whom does Gerda go with her knowledge of Arnheim's motives in Chapter 119?

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