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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the General's attitude toward his job as time went on?
(a) He held on to it, not out of any real interest, but for the sake of job security.
(b) He became disillusioned with the reality of military life.
(c) He became hungry for power as time went on.
(d) He still enjoyed his work and cared a great deal about his performance.

2. According to the information given in Chapter 96, what creates a calm temperament?
(a) One tendency, which is peaceful because it has no competition.
(b) Two different tendencies, which peacefully coexist.
(c) Two different tendencies, which are constantly battling but are evenly matched.
(d) One tendency, which is peaceful because it doesn't know anything else.

3. According to the author, why are some writers' situations strange?
(a) They think their art is great, when others don't.
(b) Their brains work differently than other peoples' do.
(c) They are unable to relate to others.
(d) They have been too far removed from the outside world.

4. Who visits Diotima in Chapter 75?
(a) A policeman.
(b) A lawyer.
(c) A general.
(d) A politician.

5. What is mysterious about Diotima's invitation in Chapter 80?
(a) It was originally addressed to someone else.
(b) The writing looks as if it may not be hers.
(c) It sounds more urgent than it should.
(d) It was delivered by hand, instead of in the mail.

Short Answer Questions

1. The author claims that the General suffered from becoming repeatedly infatuated with what types of women?

2. Ulrich urges General Stumm to do what, in Chapter 84?

3. According to Count Leinsdorf in Chapter 81 what concept is not useful to humanity?

4. Of what nationality is Arnheim?

5. One of the Count's acquaintances is mentioned in Chapter 84 as supporting what type of establishment?

Short Essay Questions

1. Does Arnheim do what the author thinks would be best for him in Chapter 86?

2. What are some of the ideological debates going on in the Collateral Campaign in Chapter 89?

3. What is Ulrich's relationship with Count Leinsdorf in Chapter 81?

4. What is Diotima's psychological situation in Chapter 94?

5. What do Ulrich and Gerda's parents talk about in Chapter 73?

6. What situation regarding an invitation develops in Chapter 80?

7. How is the relationship between Diotima and Arnheim described in Chapter 93?

8. What is the author's digression in relation to the forces of nature in Chapter 75?

9. What point does the author make in Chapter 77, using an ancient Grecian philosopher as an example to back up his argument?

10. What point does the author make in Chapter 88 about the value of books?

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