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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 is Gerda's reaction when Ulrich tries to take her to bed in Chapter 119?
(a) She panics and screams.
(b) She reluctantly acquiesces.
(c) She slaps him in the face.
(d) She eagerly complies.

2. Who are the Kakanians?
(a) People from a mountainous range north of Austria.
(b) Austrians who emigrated to the countries surrounding Austria.
(c) The author never expressly defines the term.
(d) Refugees who fled to Austria during World War I.

3. Why isn't Ulrich surprised by the relationship that Arnheim and Diotima have?
(a) He never understood why her husband tolerated Arnheim's attentions toward her.
(b) Arnheim had told Ulrich about his plan to woo Diotima.
(c) Diotima had a propensity for becoming infatuated with men she couldn't have.
(d) Arnheim had all the same qualities that caused Diotima to fall in love with her husband.

4. What is Rachel's main concern at the end of Chapter 117?
(a) Her sister needs her help.
(b) She might get fired.
(c) Soliman might be hurt.
(d) She may be pregnant.

5. 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 person who knew how to execute ideas, but who didn't have much talent.
(c) As an example of a talented person who didn't know how to properly execute his ideas.
(d) As an authority figure when Arnheim needs the support.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Gerda meet Hans Sepp?

2. How does Ulrich respond to Arnheim's offer in Chapter 121?

3. What author does General Stumm recommend to Ulrich in Chapter 100?

4. When Moosbrugger's trial reached the courts, what type of issue did it become?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is Count Leinsdorf concerned about in Chapter 107?

4. What is happening politically in Chapter 120?

5. What does Gerda do with the information she gains in Chapter 119, and why?

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

7. What is the status of Diotima and Arnheim's relationship in Chapter 105?

8. What do Walter and Clarisse fight about in Chapter 118?

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

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

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