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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Arnheim mentions in Chapter 96 the importance of what?
(a) Perseverance.
(b) Family.
(c) Determination.
(d) Teamwork.

2. In Chapter 81, how often does Ulrich meet with Count Leinsdorf?
(a) Once a week.
(b) Twice a week.
(c) Once a month.
(d) Three times a week.

3. What does Arnheim end up doing in Chapter 86?
(a) Arranging to remain as Diotima's guest for an even longer period.
(b) He takes the General aside and talks to him about his infatuation with Diotima.
(c) He decides to take a step back and maintain only a casual acquaintance with Diotima.
(d) He decides not to involve himself in Diotima's relationship with the General.

4. The author suggests in Chapter 77 that an ancient philosopher could do what?
(a) Host his own salon.
(b) Change the worldview of the most influential people.
(c) Discuss political strategy with world leaders.
(d) Go to a newspaper and prove his identity to the editors.

5. What is the collective title for Arnheim and Diotima's activities?
(a) The Collateral Campaign.
(b) The Aristocratic Collective.
(c) The Creative Coalition.
(d) The Coalition of Concerned Intellectuals.

6. According to the author, what would have been the best course of action for Arnheim in Chapter 86?
(a) To maintain only a casual acquaintance with Diotima.
(b) To make it clear to the General that he was Diotima's first choice.
(c) To stop visiting Diotima and stay away from her.
(d) To choose not to involve himself in Diotima's acquaintance with the General.

7. What is Diotima's opinion of working life as stated in Chapter 93?
(a) It can wipe out someone's personality unless it is so well suited to them that they identify with it.
(b) It is a necessary evil for many, which the rich are happy to avoid.
(c) It builds an individual's character, and as such it is an extremely valuable experience.
(d) She declines to give an opinion of working life because she has never experienced it.

8. Who becomes infatuated with Diotima in Chapter 85?
(a) Arnheim.
(b) Ulrich.
(c) General Stumm.
(d) Count Leinsdorf.

9. What question does Ulrich ask regarding Gerda's upcoming marriage in Chapter 73?
(a) Whether her fiance has much of a future.
(b) Why she is getting married so young.
(c) What she hopes to gain from her union.
(d) Whether they think she will be happy.

10. What was the General's attitude toward his job as time went on?
(a) He held on to it, not out of any real interest, but for the sake of job security.
(b) He still enjoyed his work and cared a great deal about his performance.
(c) He became disillusioned with the reality of military life.
(d) He became hungry for power as time went on.

11. What is Leo's reaction to the topic Ulrich introduces in Chapter 73?
(a) He doesn't express an opinion either way.
(b) He passionately opposes it.
(c) He dislikes it but doesn't get worked up about it.
(d) He is undecided.

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

13. Who is Count Leinsdorf?
(a) Ulrich's uncle.
(b) One of Diotima's best friends.
(c) An acquaintance of Leo and Klementine.
(d) Gerda's brother-in-law.

14. What is Klementine's reaction to the topic Ulrich introduces in Chapter 73?
(a) She dislikes it but doesn't get particularly worked up about it.
(b) She doesn't know how she feels about it.
(c) She is too timid to express an opinion.
(d) She is anxiously hoping it will come to pass.

15. Which countries does Diotima specifically dislike?
(a) Austria and Denmark.
(b) Austria and Germany.
(c) Prussia and Germany.
(d) Germany and Austria.

Short Answer Questions

1. How was Diotima's invitation in Chapter 80 received?

2. Which individual is mentioned as being one of the author's influences in Chapter 91?

3. According to the information given in Chapter 96, what creates a calm temperament?

4. Which character from the previous volume is reintroduced in Chapter 74?

5. Which German is mentioned in Chapter 96 as being one of the greats who arose from a class of prosperous tradesmen?

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