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

2. How is the Collateral Campaign viewed as of Chapter 116?
(a) As a diversion for Diotima.
(b) As an aristocratic hobby.
(c) As having great political significance.
(d) As a place to make business connections.

3. Who is the gathered crowd protesting in Chapter 120?
(a) Count Leinsdorf.
(b) Diotima.
(c) The General.
(d) Arnheim.

4. What is the ultimate result of Ulrich and Gerda's interactions in Chapter 119?
(a) Ulrich is disappointed, and Gerda is mortified.
(b) Ulrich is satisfied, but Gerda is disappointed.
(c) Ulrich comforts Gerda, and both are all right.
(d) Both are satisfied and glad they did it.

5. How does Ulrich feel about Clarisse?
(a) He is attracted to her and fervently wishes he could convince her to sleep with him.
(b) He is not attracted to her in the slightest.
(c) He is attracted to her at times, but is comfortable with the idea that nothing is going to happen between them.
(d) He has never thought about her in a romantic way.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are Rachel and Soliman in Chapter 104?

2. Who initiated the affair between Ulrich and Bonadea?

3. What does Count Leinsdorf advise Diotima to study in Chapter 114?

4. What societal problem is present in the novel for the first time in Chapter 120?

5. What does Bonadea do to maintain a semblance of decorum and discretion as described in Chapter 109?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is revealed about Arnheim in Chapter 116?

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

3. What do Diotima and Ulrich discuss in Chapter 101?

4. What happens to Bonadea in Chapter 115?

5. What concept does Arnheim contemplate in Chapter 106, and how does he feel about it?

6. What is the author trying to demonstrate through Ulrich and Gerda's actions in Chapter 119?

7. What happens between Ulrich and Gerda in Chapter 119?

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

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

10. What does Ulrich realize about himself in Chapter 103?

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