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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. How does General Stumm's relationship with Ulrich develop?
(a) The General feels that he can tell Ulrich anything and can trust Ulrich not to betray him.
(b) The General doesn't understand why he has begun feeling as though he can confide in Ulrich.
(c) The General feels that he should be careful what he tells Ulrich because he doesn't trust him completely.
(d) Ulrich doesn't really want the General to confide in him, but he does it anyway.

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

6. To whom does Gerda go with her knowledge of Arnheim's motives in Chapter 119?
(a) Hans.
(b) Ulrich.
(c) Arnheim.
(d) Diotima.

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

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

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

10. According to the author in Chapter 112, at what point does a great man cease to be great?
(a) When he loses all of his money.
(b) When no one takes any notice of him.
(c) When he is publicly criticized.
(d) When he does something to forever tarnish his reputation.

11. What is the concept of "diminished responsibility," as defined in Chapter 110?
(a) The way a criminal feels less remorse for his crimes the longer he remains in prison.
(b) The more witnesses there were to a crime, the less likely it is that any individual will come forward.
(c) 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.
(d) 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.

12. How does Ulrich respond to Arnheim's offer in Chapter 121?
(a) He declines because it is not really in his best interests.
(b) He accepts and is excited and grateful to Arnheim.
(c) He declines because he is suspicious of Arnheim's motives.
(d) He accepts, but only because he feels obligated to.

13. 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 laughs and asks who told him such a story.
(c) She admits that they have affection for one another and doesn't appear to see anything wrong with it.
(d) She dismisses his concerns but appears somewhat uncomfortable.

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

15. 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) A person can do well in their life, but for that to happen they must give up a degree of control.
(c) Most people don't know how to succeed, which is why they fail.
(d) It is nearly impossible for a person to succeed in life because the odds are against them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ulrich notice about his own behavior in Chapter 103?

2. For whom does Rachel work?

3. Who initiated the affair between Ulrich and Bonadea?

4. The people wish that there were a living generation to experience what, according to Chapter 108?

5. What does Arnheim believe about moral and material wealth?

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