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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. How did Diotima feel when the individual who received the invitation in Chapter 80 arrived at her home?
(a) Annoyed.
(b) Surprised.
(c) Disappointed.
(d) Excited.

2. What did Arnheim explain to Diotima in Chapter 76?
(a) Some of the Count's characteristics are a natural byproduct of his status.
(b) The Count is severely opposed to anti-Semitism and actively works against it.
(c) Diotima doesn't have the social stature to question the Count.
(d) Diotima's husband can't better his position without the Count's blessings.

3. Why is there a conflict between Walter and Ulrich, according to Clarisse?
(a) Ulrich is jealous of Walter's wealth.
(b) Walter is jealous of Ulrich's success.
(c) Walter is in love with Clarisse.
(d) Walter wants to be the Count's favorite.

4. The author claims that the General suffered from becoming repeatedly infatuated with what types of women?
(a) Attractive but unintelligent ones.
(b) Promiscuous ones.
(c) Greedy ones.
(d) Intimidating ones.

5. How does the author describe Clarisse?
(a) A conservative patriot.
(b) Intelligent, but not particularly attractive.
(c) Attractive, but not particularly intelligent.
(d) A sexy intellectual.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 81, how often does Ulrich meet with Count Leinsdorf?

2. What do Ulrich and Klementine discuss in Chapter 73?

3. Arnheim has traveled extensively in what areas of the world?

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

5. What is one of the main ideas brought into Diotima's circle of intellectuals in Chapter 89?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the difference in the way rich people and poor people view wealth, according to the narrator's statements in Chapter 92?

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

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

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

5. What is revealed about Georg in Chapter 97?

6. How did Soliman meet Rachel?

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

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

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

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

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