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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 Clarisse think is the main difference between the two men she compares in Chapter 97?
(a) One is musical, and the other is not.
(b) One is successful, and the other is not.
(c) One is in love with her, and the other is not.
(d) One is compassionate, and the other is not.

2. What effect does Arnheim's family business have on his relationship with General Stumm in Chapter 89?
(a) It leads them to realize that they have some surprising things in common.
(b) It has no effect on their relationship.
(c) It creates an even greater rift between them.
(d) It makes them respect but still distrust one another.

3. What is Klementine's reaction to the topic Ulrich introduces in Chapter 73?
(a) She is anxiously hoping it will come to pass.
(b) She doesn't know how she feels about it.
(c) She dislikes it but doesn't get particularly worked up about it.
(d) She is too timid to express an opinion.

4. Who is Soliman?
(a) Diotima's nephew.
(b) An African boy who was adopted by an Austrian family.
(c) An African businessman, working in Austria.
(d) A poor enslaved boy, who is lucky enough to work for a very wealthy family.

5. Who is Moosbrugger?
(a) A businessman who was successful but has fallen on hard times.
(b) A murderer.
(c) A prosperous businessman.
(d) A hobo and a beggar.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the collective title for Arnheim and Diotima's activities?

2. What question regarding businessmen does Arnheim explore in Chapter 96?

3. According to the author in Chapter 85, how does Nature create unity?

4. What is the Count's major source of wealth?

5. Which countries does Diotima specifically dislike?

Short Essay Questions

1. What information is given about Gerda in Chapter 73?

2. Who is Count Leinsdorf, and how is he described in Chapter 76?

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

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

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

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

7. How did Soliman meet Rachel?

8. Who is Goethe, and how does Arnheim feel about him as described in Chapter 96?

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

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