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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What question regarding businessmen does Arnheim explore in Chapter 96?
(a) What businesses are the most profitable.
(b) Where most businessmen choose to reside, and why.
(c) What makes them successful.
(d) What effect their careers have on their family lives.

6. The author claims that the General suffered from becoming repeatedly infatuated with what types of women?
(a) Promiscuous ones.
(b) Attractive but unintelligent ones.
(c) Intimidating ones.
(d) Greedy ones.

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

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

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

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

11. What was difficult about Aunt Jane's life as she is introduced in Chapter 99?
(a) She was pregnant several times, but all ended in miscarriage.
(b) She lost all her money but still tried to associate with people from her old circles.
(c) She raised her stepchildren after her husband abandoned them all.
(d) She attended functions with people she abhorred simply because it was her duty as a wife.

12. What happens when a book becomes important enough, according to the author?
(a) It becomes a best-seller.
(b) It goes into the canon of literary classics.
(c) It is deemed worthy of certain kinds of attention.
(d) It is referenced in other literary works.

13. How was Diotima's invitation in Chapter 80 received?
(a) He was intrigued by it.
(b) He didn't understand why it was sent.
(c) He didn't want to go, but felt obligated to.
(d) He was thrilled to receive it.

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

15. With whom does Soliman fall in love in Chapter 79?
(a) Diotima.
(b) Rachelle.
(c) Klementine.
(d) Gerda.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom is Gerda engaged?

2. How did Diotima feel when the individual who received the invitation in Chapter 80 arrived at her home?

3. Who becomes infatuated with Diotima in Chapter 85?

4. What is the General's response to Ulrich's assertion that he values intellect too highly in Chapter 85?

5. What does Clarisse think is the main difference between the two men she compares in Chapter 97?

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