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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The people wish that there were a living generation to experience what, according to Chapter 108?
(a) A world without war.
(b) A classless society.
(c) The presence of the Messiah.
(d) A society where there was no one extremely poor or extremely rich.

2. How does Ulrich feel about his relationship with Arnheim in Chapter 112?
(a) It is odd, at best.
(b) Ulrich feels that Arnheim is just using him.
(c) Arnheim wants to have a relationship with him, but he doesn't want one.
(d) They are quite close, and trust one another.

3. Why does Arnheim make some irrational presumptions about wealth, according to the author in Chapter 106?
(a) His family had some strange ideas about wealth.
(b) He doesn't want to be wealthy and doesn't appreciate the opportunities being wealthy has given him.
(c) He doesn't understand the ideals and motivations of middle-class people.
(d) He was born into wealth instead of having to work his way into it.

4. Why does Soliman have extra money in Chapter 104?
(a) He got a raise.
(b) He has been saving up.
(c) He is stealing from his employer.
(d) He sold a personal possession.

5. How does Ulrich feel about Clarisse?
(a) He is attracted to her and fervently wishes he could convince her to sleep with him.
(b) He is attracted to her at times, but is comfortable with the idea that nothing is going to happen between them.
(c) He is not attracted to her in the slightest.
(d) He has never thought about her in a romantic way.

6. Why does Ulrich attempt to sleep with Gerda in Chapter 119?
(a) He wants to ruin her relationship with her fiance.
(b) He wants to be able to blackmail her later.
(c) He has been attracted to her for years.
(d) He doesn't really want to but feels obligated to.

7. For whom does Rachel work?
(a) The Tuzzis.
(b) Arnheim.
(c) General Stumm.
(d) Ulrich.

8. What surfaces during a heated argument between Walter and Clarisse in Chapter 118?
(a) Clarisse's resentment at Walter's inability to provide for her in the manner to which she is accustomed.
(b) Walter's jealousy over Ulrich's relationship with his wife.
(c) Clarisse's love for Ulrich.
(d) Walter's lack of romantic feelings toward his wife.

9. How does Ulrich view Arnheim, according to the information presented in Chapter 112?
(a) As undeserving of his wealth and status.
(b) As vastly more influential than himself.
(c) As ungrateful and rude.
(d) As presumptuous and deluded.

10. Where are Rachel and Soliman in Chapter 104?
(a) At Rache's house.
(b) At a hotel.
(c) At a party which their employers have attended.
(d) At Soliman's house.

11. What does Ulrich do when he encounters a prostitute in Chapter 122?
(a) Nothing; he ignores her and walks on.
(b) He gives her money in exchange for services.
(c) He spits on her and walks away.
(d) He gives her money but doesn't want her services.

12. What country is mentioned with regard to the challenge of keeping diverse forces united in Chapter 116?
(a) Austria.
(b) America.
(c) Germany.
(d) Prussia.

13. What is General Stumm's reason for recommending a certain author to Ulrich in Chapter 100?
(a) The author's point of view was very different from Ulrich's, and General Stumm wanted him to consider the opposing viewpoint.
(b) The author explored the limitations of intellect and perception, something which Ulrich is interested in exploring.
(c) Many intellectuals with whom Stumm associated had read this author, and Ulrich needed to be able to discuss his works with them.
(d) The author was a relative of General Stumm's, and he was trying to drum up business for him.

14. During the protests in Chapter 120, Arnheim is viewed as a representative of what country?
(a) Austria.
(b) Germany.
(c) Prussia.
(d) Russia.

15. What is the relationship between Ulrich and Diotima?
(a) They are cousins.
(b) She is his aunt.
(c) He is her brother-in-law.
(d) They are siblings.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Gerda learn of Arnheim's ulterior motives in Chapter 119?

2. Why isn't Ulrich surprised by the relationship that Arnheim and Diotima have?

3. Which individual is not mentioned by Ulrich as one of his long-term friends in Chapter 103?

4. What is Rachel's main concern at the end of Chapter 117?

5. Of what offense does Diotima accuse Ulrich in Chapter 101?

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