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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 does Arnheim end up doing in Chapter 86?
(a) He decides not to involve himself in Diotima's relationship with the General.
(b) He takes the General aside and talks to him about his infatuation with Diotima.
(c) He decides to take a step back and maintain only a casual acquaintance with Diotima.
(d) Arranging to remain as Diotima's guest for an even longer period.

2. What mistaken idea does Arnheim possess in Chapter 92?
(a) Diotima values him only for his wealth and financial contributions to her cause.
(b) It is his wealth that impresses people and not his personal qualities.
(c) He could continue to associate with the same people even if he were not rich.
(d) That people are interested in him as a person and not in his wealth.

3. What is Leo's reaction to the topic Ulrich introduces in Chapter 73?
(a) He passionately opposes it.
(b) He doesn't express an opinion either way.
(c) He dislikes it but doesn't get worked up about it.
(d) He is undecided.

4. To whom is Gerda engaged?
(a) Arnheim.
(b) Ulrich.
(c) Leo.
(d) Hans.

5. What is Ulrich doing in Chapter 84 as part of his service to the Count?
(a) Cleaning the Count's house.
(b) Tending to the Count's stables.
(c) Sorting a pile of mail.
(d) Caring for the Count's garden.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character from the previous volume is reintroduced in Chapter 74?

2. Why are rich people often troubled by other peoples' reaction to their wealth?

3. Who is Soliman?

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

5. What did Arnheim say in Chapter 94, which made Diotima realize her feelings for him?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the course of the General's career development as outlined in Chapter 80?

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

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

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

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

6. What do Ulrich and General Stumm think about intellect, as revealed by their conversation in Chapter 85?

7. How did Moosbrugger plead on the several occasions that he went before the judges as outlined in Chapter 86?

8. What does Clarisse do in Chapter 82 that embarrasses Ulrich?

9. How did Soliman meet Rachel?

10. According to the narrator in Chapter 92, why is Arnheim different from many rich people?

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