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

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 laughed at.
(b) He would usher in a new era of philosophy and politics.
(c) He would easily get a writing job.
(d) He would be able to change the course of history.

2. How does the author describe Clarisse?
(a) Attractive, but not particularly intelligent.
(b) A sexy intellectual.
(c) Intelligent, but not particularly attractive.
(d) A conservative patriot.

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

4. 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 money has no real value, and a person's life can't be measured by it.
(c) That families who have been rich for generations are somehow better than those who just came into money.
(d) That being rich is not as much of a privilege as poor people

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

6. What is the Count's major source of wealth?
(a) An inheritance.
(b) Slave labor.
(c) Land ownership.
(d) Stocks and bonds.

7. What does Clarisse realize about her husband in Chapter 97?
(a) He is afraid of her.
(b) He is no longer in love with her.
(c) She is afraid of him.
(d) He was never in love with her.

8. How does Ulrich accidentally address the General, in Chapter 85?
(a) "Your Highness."
(b) "Major."
(c) "Colonel."
(d) "Sir."

9. Why are rich people often troubled by other peoples' reaction to their wealth?
(a) They don't want other people to take advantage of them and steal their money.
(b) They believe others should work for their money, not ask rich people to give it to them.
(c) They want to be valued for reasons other than their wealth.
(d) They don't understand the emphasis placed on material wealth by poor people.

10. According to the information given in Chapter 96, what creates a calm temperament?
(a) Two different tendencies, which are constantly battling but are evenly matched.
(b) Two different tendencies, which peacefully coexist.
(c) One tendency, which is peaceful because it doesn't know anything else.
(d) One tendency, which is peaceful because it has no competition.

11. One of the Count's acquaintances is mentioned in Chapter 84 as supporting what type of establishment?
(a) A sanitarium.
(b) An orphanage.
(c) A hospital.
(d) A library.

12. What relationship does Arnheim use as an example to illustrate the importance of the concept he brings up in Chapter 96?
(a) A house and its owner.
(b) A boat and its captain.
(c) A horse and his rider.
(d) A dog and his master.

13. What is the general rule stated in Chapter 92, regarding people with ideas?
(a) The people with ideas are often reluctant to allow others to execute those ideas for them.
(b) There are more people who can execute ideas than there are people with ideas.
(c) There are more people with ideas than there are people who can execute those ideas.
(d) There are plenty of people who can execute ideas, but only a few can do it well.

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

15. Why is there a conflict between Walter and Ulrich, according to Clarisse?
(a) Walter is jealous of Ulrich's success.
(b) Ulrich is jealous of Walter's wealth.
(c) Walter wants to be the Count's favorite.
(d) Walter is in love with Clarisse.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Arnheim explain to Diotima in Chapter 76?

2. What happens when a book becomes important enough, according to the author?

3. Which two people admit to liking Ulrich in Chapter 93?

4. What relationship is mentioned by the author in Chapter 96?

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

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