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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is one of the main ideas brought into Diotima's circle of intellectuals in Chapter 89?
(a) Romanticism.
(b) Modernity.
(c) Conservativism.
(d) Impressionism.

2. What important concept is introduced in Chapter 99?
(a) Impressionism.
(b) Romanticism.
(c) Expressionism.
(d) Realism.

3. What is Ulrich's relationship with Gerda, as described in Chapter 74?
(a) They were merely acquaintances.
(b) They were close but had never fallen in love.
(c) They were once in love but had fallen out of love.
(d) They were close and sometimes intimate.

4. What does Clarisse think is the main difference between the two men she compares in Chapter 97?
(a) One is musical, and the other is not.
(b) One is successful, and the other is not.
(c) One is compassionate, and the other is not.
(d) One is in love with her, and the other is not.

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

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

7. How does Diotima feel about adultery in Chapter 94?
(a) She wouldn't commit adultery herself, but understands why other women might.
(b) She has found herself seriously considering it.
(c) She is repulsed by it, and would never entertain the thought.
(d) She has already committed adultery, and sees no problem with it.

8. 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.

9. When did Arnheim do the majority of his traveling?
(a) During World War II.
(b) During World War I.
(c) After World War I.
(d) Before World War I.

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

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

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

13. 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 way some animals mate for life.
(c) The unstoppable power of tornadoes and hurricanes.
(d) The Moon's orbit around the Earth.

14. Which character from the previous volume is reintroduced in Chapter 74?
(a) Arnheim.
(b) Gerda.
(c) Leo.
(d) Ulrich.

15. How is Diotima described?
(a) Good-looking, but not very intelligent.
(b) Very good-looking, polite, and intelligent.
(c) Intelligent and polite, but not very good-looking.
(d) Good-looking and intelligent, but arrogant and snobbish.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What artistic movement was often criticized by Diotima's group?

3. What is Leo's reaction to the topic Ulrich introduces in Chapter 73?

4. In Chapter 81, how often does Ulrich meet with Count Leinsdorf?

5. What mistaken idea does Arnheim possess in Chapter 92?

(see the answer keys)

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