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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who are the Kakanians?
(a) Refugees who fled to Austria during World War I.
(b) The author never expressly defines the term.
(c) Austrians who emigrated to the countries surrounding Austria.
(d) People from a mountainous range north of Austria.

2. What type of person is Ulrich in terms of his relationships?
(a) A bigamist.
(b) A polygamist.
(c) An adulterer.
(d) A serial monogamist.

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

4. What does Bonadea do to maintain a semblance of decorum and discretion as described in Chapter 109?
(a) Cleverly and desperately hides the fact that she is living well beyond her means.
(b) Deceives people about the true nature of her married life and her extramarital affairs.
(c) Attempts to hide her drinking habit, even from those who know her best.
(d) Attends functions with her husband, and plays the part of the dutiful wife, even though they can't stand one another.

5. According to the author in Chapter 116, what is the main thing that is holding Ulrich back?
(a) He suppresses parts of his personality.
(b) His social status.
(c) He is not as intelligent as he tries to make people believe he is.
(d) His wife.

6. Why does Ulrich decide not to write a book in Chapter 103?
(a) No one seems interested in his ideas.
(b) He doesn't know how to get it published.
(c) A woman gave birth to him, not an ink well.
(d) He doesn't think he is intelligent enough to do it.

7. What concept does Arnheim ponder in Chapter 106?
(a) Reformation.
(b) Redemption.
(c) Revelation.
(d) Resolution.

8. Where does General Stumm take Ulrich, in Chapter 100?
(a) To his family home.
(b) To a banquet held in the General's honor.
(c) To the State Library.
(d) To his uncle's grave.

9. What does Arnheim ask Diotima in Chapter 105?
(a) To have an affair with him.
(b) To marry him.
(c) To divorce her husband.
(d) To run away with him.

10. What idea does Ulrich have regarding life in Chapter 120?
(a) It is only possible to succeed in life if you maintain as much control over your life as possible.
(b) Most people don't know how to succeed, which is why they fail.
(c) A person can do well in their life, but for that to happen they must give up a degree of control.
(d) It is nearly impossible for a person to succeed in life because the odds are against them.

11. What does Count Leinsdorf advise Diotima to study in Chapter 114?
(a) The behavior of certain birds.
(b) The writings of Karl Marx.
(c) The Makart.
(d) The Bible.

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

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

14. What is Diotima's reaction when Ulrich discusses the relationship between herself and Arnheim in Chapter 101?
(a) She blushes deeply and admits that love has grown between them.
(b) She dismisses his concerns but appears somewhat uncomfortable.
(c) She laughs and asks who told him such a story.
(d) She admits that they have affection for one another and doesn't appear to see anything wrong with it.

15. What two things does the General compare when talking to Ulrich in Chapter 100?
(a) Schools and libraries.
(b) Warfare and libraries.
(c) Politics and school.
(d) Warfare and politics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Gerda decide to tell the person she tells in Chapter 119?

2. What country is mentioned with regard to the challenge of keeping diverse forces united in Chapter 116?

3. When Moosbrugger's trial reached the courts, what type of issue did it become?

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

5. According to the author in Chapter 112, at what point does a great man cease to be great?

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