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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 was born into wealth instead of having to work his way into it.
(c) He doesn't understand the ideals and motivations of middle-class people.
(d) He doesn't want to be wealthy and doesn't appreciate the opportunities being wealthy has given him.

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

3. What is the ultimate result of Ulrich and Gerda's interactions in Chapter 119?
(a) Both are satisfied and glad they did it.
(b) Ulrich is disappointed, and Gerda is mortified.
(c) Ulrich comforts Gerda, and both are all right.
(d) Ulrich is satisfied, but Gerda is disappointed.

4. Who ended Ulrich and Bonadea's affair?
(a) Bonadea.
(b) Ulrich's wife.
(c) Bonadea's husband.
(d) Ulrich.

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

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

7. How does Gerda learn of Arnheim's ulterior motives in Chapter 119?
(a) From Diotima.
(b) From her father.
(c) By reading his mail.
(d) By eavesdropping on his conversations.

8. What is the purpose of the laws regarding children and slaves, according to the information in Chapter 113?
(a) To outline their rights so that they don't overstep their boundaries.
(b) To ensure that they are protected by the individuals to whom they belong.
(c) To ensure that the process of transferring ownership is smooth and free of complications.
(d) To give them legal recourse in case they are mistreated.

9. What author does General Stumm recommend to Ulrich in Chapter 100?
(a) Machiavelli.
(b) Schopenhauer.
(c) Kant.
(d) Nietzsche.

10. What is one of the main reasons Walter doesn't trust Ulrich?
(a) Ulrich stole money from Walter.
(b) Ulrich has expressed an attraction toward Clarisse.
(c) Ulrich once stole Walter's girlfriend.
(d) Ulrich has had affairs with married women.

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

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

13. What does Arnheim believe about moral and material wealth?
(a) They sometimes coexist.
(b) They are one and the same.
(c) They are mutually exclusive.
(d) They go together.

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

15. What did Ulrich do to offend Arnheim in Chapter 112?
(a) Spoke too directly with him.
(b) Presumed to criticize Arnheim's sense of fashion.
(c) Related his disgust with a political figure, whom Arnheim supported.
(d) Showed up late to one of his parties.

Short Answer Questions

1. For whom does Rachel work?

2. What is the main interest outsiders seem to show in Moosbrugger, according to the information presented in Chapter 110?

3. What is the relationship between Ulrich and Diotima?

4. How does Ulrich feel about his relationship with Arnheim in Chapter 112?

5. To whom does Gerda go with her knowledge of Arnheim's motives in Chapter 119?

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