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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the concept of "diminished responsibility," as defined in Chapter 110?
(a) The less control a person had over their actions when a crime was committed, the less sane they were, and the less severe their punishment will be.
(b) The way a criminal feels less remorse for his crimes the longer he remains in prison.
(c) The more witnesses there were to a crime, the less likely it is that any individual will come forward.
(d) The fact that a criminal will often feel that his partner committed the majority of the crime, regardless of how large or small his role was.

2. How did Gerda meet Hans Sepp?
(a) He was the brother of one of her good friends.
(b) He was an officer in the military, and she met him at a military function.
(c) He was one of Gerda's father's employees.
(d) He was a tutor hired by Gerda's father.

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

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

5. How does Ulrich respond during the demonstrations in Chapter 120?
(a) He tries to calm the crowd.
(b) He gets involved in the protest.
(c) He stands to defend the person they are protesting.
(d) He watches from a distance.

6. What do Ulrich and Arnheim talk about in Chapter 121?
(a) Count Leinsdorf.
(b) Diotima.
(c) The Kakanians.
(d) Galician oil fields.

7. How does Diotima's husband feel about the revelations regarding Arnheim in Chapter 116?
(a) He tries to get Arnheim to introduce him to his important political connections.
(b) He immediately tries to recruit Arnheim for his own personal uses.
(c) He already knew and is using the information to further his own agenda.
(d) He is shocked and appalled that his wife was spending so much time with Arnheim.

8. What does Racheal realize in Chapter 104?
(a) How unimportant her well-being is, to her mistress.
(b) How much Soliman cares for her.
(c) How rich Arnheim really is.
(d) How much better her life could be if she purchased her freedom.

9. According to the author in Chapter 116, there is sometimes a relationship between what two concepts?
(a) Love and anger.
(b) Deceit and love.
(c) Anger and peace.
(d) Violence and deceit.

10. Ulrich notices in Chapter 122 that Arnheim refers to Goethe in what way?
(a) As someone who, Arnheim feels, represents the spirit of his campaign.
(b) As an example of a talented person who didn't know how to properly execute his ideas.
(c) As an authority figure when Arnheim needs the support.
(d) As an example of a person who knew how to execute ideas, but who didn't have much talent.

11. Why doesn't Ulrich get to see Diotima when he goes to visit her in Chapter 121?
(a) She is not in.
(b) Her husband won't let her see anyone.
(c) She is ill.
(d) She is visiting with someone else.

12. What does Ulrich notice about his own behavior in Chapter 103?
(a) He can be very manipulative when he wants to be and has no intention of changing that.
(b) He is unable to conform to societal standards that he doesn't think are justified.
(c) His behavior used to be inconsistent, but he has been working on that, and getting better.
(d) There have been inconsistencies in his behavior throughout his life, and that probably won't change.

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

14. When Moosbrugger's trial reached the courts, what type of issue did it become?
(a) Ethical.
(b) Intellectual.
(c) Moral.
(d) Spiritual.

15. What does Arnheim do for the first time in Chapter 116?
(a) Speaks to everyone in attendance, men and women alike, as equals.
(b) Speaks for the Germans as if he is one and not as an outsider.
(c) Makes reference to the current delicate political situation.
(d) Sits through an entire meeting without saying a word.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the purpose of the laws regarding children and slaves, according to the information in Chapter 113?

2. Why does Soliman have extra money in Chapter 104?

3. Arnheim is convinced in Chapter 112 that Ulrich is doing what?

4. What concept is being showcased in Chapter 119?

5. Who is the gathered crowd protesting in Chapter 120?

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