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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. Arnheim has traveled extensively in what areas of the world?
(a) Europe and America.
(b) Africa and Asia.
(c) Europe and Asia.
(d) America and Australia.

2. Why was the General promoted to staff officer?
(a) He had military connections.
(b) He went above and beyond the call of duty.
(c) The others had noticed he was something of a philosopher.
(d) He showed himself to be extremely dedicated and patriotic.

3. Arnheim mentions in Chapter 96 the importance of what?
(a) Family.
(b) Determination.
(c) Perseverance.
(d) Teamwork.

4. How old is Gerda?
(a) 25.
(b) 21.
(c) 27.
(d) 23.

5. With whom does Soliman fall in love in Chapter 79?
(a) Klementine.
(b) Rachelle.
(c) Gerda.
(d) Diotima.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who visits Diotima in Chapter 75?

2. What is the general rule stated in Chapter 92, regarding people with ideas?

3. According to Arnheim in Chapter 92, what group of people frequently gave him the most trouble?

4. What was difficult about Aunt Jane's life as she is introduced in Chapter 99?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Who is Aunt Jane, and what is her history as outlined in Chapter 99?

6. What information is revealed about Arnheim's family and past in Chapters 89 and 90?

7. What does Clarisse realize about the "man without qualities" in Chapter 97?

8. What do Ulrich and General Stumm say about Diotima in Chapter 85?

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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