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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 might be the result if the philosopher mentioned in Chapter 77 were to do what the author suggests?
(a) He would be able to change the course of history.
(b) He would usher in a new era of philosophy and politics.
(c) He would easily get a writing job.
(d) He would be laughed at.

2. Clarisse compares Moosbrugger to "the man without" what?
(a) Qualities.
(b) Caring.
(c) Compunctions.
(d) Reservedness.

3. What do Ulrich and Arnheim decide regarding Moosbrugger in Chapter 121?
(a) That they should raise money for him to appeal his sentencing.
(b) Protecting the community from him is more important than his welfare.
(c) That if he were executed, it would save the community a great deal of money.
(d) That it is a shame that he was imprisoned, but there isn't anything they can do about it.

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

5. Why does Bonadea take an interest in Moosbrugger's welfare in Chapter 115?
(a) She sees a picture of him, and finds him attractive.
(b) She has a gut feeling that he is innocent.
(c) Her motives are never explicitly stated.
(d) She feels maternal toward him because he is much younger.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom does Soliman fall in love in Chapter 79?

2. What role, formerly belonging to Arnheim, is usurped by Hans Sepp in Chapter 113?

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

4. What happens between Gerda and Ulrich in Chapter 119?

5. When Moosbrugger's trial reached the courts, what type of issue did it become?

(see the answer key)

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