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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Ulrich urges General Stumm to do what, in Chapter 84?
(a) Not take thinking so seriously.
(b) Tell Diotima how he feels about her.
(c) Take the opportunity to invest in a new business.
(d) Retire from his military career to pursue one that he enjoys.

3. Who are Gerda's parents?
(a) Hans and Diotima.
(b) Leo and Klementine.
(c) Ulrich and Klementine.
(d) Ulrich and Diotima.

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

5. How is Count Leinsdorf addressed?
(a) His Highness.
(b) His Majesty.
(c) His Lordship.
(d) His Excellency.

6. What did Arnheim say in Chapter 94, which made Diotima realize her feelings for him?
(a) He told her about his decision to fund the orphanage with his own money.
(b) He talked about the perception of reality and how the concept should be abolished.
(c) He conveyed to her his depth of feeling for her husband and how he valued their friendship.
(d) He flattered her immensely and told her that of all her virtues her intellect was the most valuable.

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

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

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

10. How is the importance of a book determined, according to the author?
(a) By its critical reviews.
(b) By its sales.
(c) By its impact on popular culture.
(d) By the popularity of its writer.

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

12. What effect does Arnheim's family business have on his relationship with General Stumm in Chapter 89?
(a) It creates an even greater rift between them.
(b) It makes them respect but still distrust one another.
(c) It has no effect on their relationship.
(d) It leads them to realize that they have some surprising things in common.

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

14. What is the General's response to Ulrich's assertion that he values intellect too highly in Chapter 85?
(a) He values intellect only when it is combined with other virtues.
(b) He is accustomed to being around intellectuals, so stupid people bore him.
(c) He doesn't value intellect more than anyone else, but he appreciates it more.
(d) He has found too much anti-intellectualism in the soldiers' mess halls over the years.

15. What did Diotima discuss with Arnheim in Chapter 76?
(a) The Count's marital situation.
(b) Anti-Semitism.
(c) Her husband's political future.
(d) Her complaints about the Count.

Short Answer Questions

1. What example does the author use in Chapter 74 to describe the power of natural forces?

2. What is Ulrich doing in Chapter 84 as part of his service to the Count?

3. What is Diotima's opinion of working life as stated in Chapter 93?

4. Clarisse compares Moosbrugger to "the man without" what?

5. Arnheim mentions in Chapter 96 the importance of what?

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