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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which other character cares deeply about the topic discussed by Ulrich and Arnheim in Chapter 121?
(a) Count Leinsdorf.
(b) Clarisse.
(c) Permanent Secretary Tuzzi.
(d) Hans.

2. 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.

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

4. What point of view does the author use in Chapter 119 to relate the thoughts and feelings of Ulrich and Gerda?
(a) First-person omniscient.
(b) Third-person limited.
(c) Second-person.
(d) Third-person omniscient.

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

6. What is the result of the position of the child and servant, according to the author in Chapter 113?
(a) They are treated in a similar fashion.
(b) They are prone to abuse.
(c) Both are able to better their positions, but only with difficulty.
(d) They are usually the loser in court cases.

7. Who is the gathered crowd protesting in Chapter 120?
(a) The General.
(b) Arnheim.
(c) Count Leinsdorf.
(d) Diotima.

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

9. What is Rachel's main concern at the end of Chapter 117?
(a) She might get fired.
(b) Soliman might be hurt.
(c) She may be pregnant.
(d) Her sister needs her help.

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

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

12. What is said about Diotima in Chapter 108?
(a) She is criticized for allowing herself to fall in love with another man.
(b) She is credited with having an interest in the concept of redemption.
(c) She is praised for her involvement in social service.
(d) She is praised for maintaining an appropriate, nonsexual relationship with Arnheim, despite her feelings for him.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What changes about Rachel as a result of her relationship with Soliman in Chapter 104?

4. How does General Stumm's relationship with Ulrich develop?

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

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