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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are rich people often troubled by other peoples' reaction to their wealth?
(a) They believe others should work for their money, not ask rich people to give it to them.
(b) They don't want other people to take advantage of them and steal their money.
(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.

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

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

4. To whom is Gerda engaged?
(a) Ulrich.
(b) Leo.
(c) Hans.
(d) Arnheim.

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

6. Why was the General promoted to staff officer?
(a) He showed himself to be extremely dedicated and patriotic.
(b) He went above and beyond the call of duty.
(c) The others had noticed he was something of a philosopher.
(d) He had military connections.

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 builds an individual's character, and as such it is an extremely valuable experience.
(c) It is a necessary evil for many, which the rich are happy to avoid.
(d) She declines to give an opinion of working life because she has never experienced it.

8. Arnheim has traveled extensively in what areas of the world?
(a) America and Australia.
(b) Europe and Asia.
(c) Africa and Asia.
(d) Europe and America.

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

10. Which two people admit to liking Ulrich in Chapter 93?
(a) General Stumm and Arnheim.
(b) Arnheim and Diotima.
(c) Arnheim and Permanent Secretary Tuzzi.
(d) General Stumm and Permanent Secretary Tuzzi.

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

12. According to Count Leinsdorf in Chapter 81 what concept is not useful to humanity?
(a) Philosophy.
(b) Sociology.
(c) Practical politics.
(d) Ideological politics.

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

14. 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 be able to change the course of history.
(d) He would easily get a writing job.

15. How did Diotima feel when the individual who received the invitation in Chapter 80 arrived at her home?
(a) Disappointed.
(b) Annoyed.
(c) Surprised.
(d) Excited.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Ulrich's relationship with Gerda, as described in Chapter 74?

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

3. What did Diotima discuss with Arnheim in Chapter 76?

4. Who becomes infatuated with Diotima in Chapter 85?

5. What type of corporation does Arnheim's family own and run?

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