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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 ask Diotima in Chapter 105?
(a) To have an affair with him.
(b) To run away with him.
(c) To marry him.
(d) To divorce her husband.

2. Arnheim is convinced in Chapter 112 that Ulrich is doing what?
(a) Using Arnheim as a means to garner favor with Count Leinsdorf.
(b) Speaking poorly of Arnheim to others, including Diotima.
(c) Trying to push Arnheim away from Diotima, so that he can be with her.
(d) Trying to sabotage Arnheim's business ventures.

3. Ulrich notices in Chapter 122 that Arnheim refers to Goethe in what way?
(a) As an example of a person who knew how to execute ideas, but who didn't have much talent.
(b) As an authority figure when Arnheim needs the support.
(c) As an example of a talented person who didn't know how to properly execute his ideas.
(d) As someone who, Arnheim feels, represents the spirit of his campaign.

4. What is Diotima's reaction when Ulrich discusses the relationship between herself and Arnheim in Chapter 101?
(a) She laughs and asks who told him such a story.
(b) She dismisses his concerns but appears somewhat uncomfortable.
(c) She blushes deeply and admits that love has grown between them.
(d) She admits that they have affection for one another and doesn't appear to see anything wrong with it.

5. How does Gerda learn of Arnheim's ulterior motives in Chapter 119?
(a) By eavesdropping on his conversations.
(b) By reading his mail.
(c) From Diotima.
(d) From her father.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the main interest outsiders seem to show in Moosbrugger, according to the information presented in Chapter 110?

2. What is said about Diotima in Chapter 108?

3. Why do Rachel and Soliman find it difficult to be together in Chapter 117?

4. What idea does Ulrich have regarding life in Chapter 120?

5. Who initiated the affair between Ulrich and Bonadea?

Short Essay Questions

1. What changes in Chapter 117 for Rachel?

2. What is said about the Kakanians in Chapter 108?

3. What information is presented in Chapter 102 regarding Hans Sepp?

4. What idea does Ulrich have at the end of Chapter 120?

5. What does Diotima do with Count Leinsdorf in Chapter 114?

6. What is revealed about Arnheim in Chapter 116?

7. What does the narrator say about children and servants in Chapter 113?

8. What is the concept of "diminished responsibility" as outlined in Chapter 111?

9. What comparison does General Stumm make between libraries and warfare in Chapter 100?

10. What do Ulrich and Arnheim say about Moosbrugger in Chapter 121?

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