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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. The people wish that there were a living generation to experience what, according to Chapter 108?
(a) The presence of the Messiah.
(b) A society where there was no one extremely poor or extremely rich.
(c) A classless society.
(d) A world without war.

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

3. According to the author, why are some writers' situations strange?
(a) Their brains work differently than other peoples' do.
(b) They think their art is great, when others don't.
(c) They have been too far removed from the outside world.
(d) They are unable to relate to others.

4. How does Gerda learn of Arnheim's ulterior motives in Chapter 119?
(a) From her father.
(b) By reading his mail.
(c) From Diotima.
(d) By eavesdropping on his conversations.

5. According to the author in Chapter 92, what belief is commonly held by rich people?
(a) That poor people are poor because they are lazy.
(b) That being rich is not as much of a privilege as poor people
(c) That families who have been rich for generations are somehow better than those who just came into money.
(d) That money has no real value, and a person's life can't be measured by it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What question does Ulrich ask regarding Gerda's upcoming marriage in Chapter 73?

2. What important concept is introduced in Chapter 99?

3. Where are Rachel and Soliman in Chapter 104?

4. What does Ulrich do at the beginning of the last day of the novel?

5. How does Ulrich respond to Arnheim's offer in Chapter 121?

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