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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which ancient philosopher is the topic of Chapter 77?

2. Which German is mentioned in Chapter 96 as being one of the greats who arose from a class of prosperous tradesmen?

3. According to the author, what would have been the best course of action for Arnheim in Chapter 86?

4. What is Klementine's reaction to the topic Ulrich introduces in Chapter 73?

5. What is the Count's major source of wealth?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Clarisse do in Chapter 82 that embarrasses Ulrich?

2. How did Moosbrugger plead on the several occasions that he went before the judges as outlined in Chapter 86?

3. What theory does Ulrich develop in Chapter 91?

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

5. What point does the author make in Chapter 77, using an ancient Grecian philosopher as an example to back up his argument?

6. How is the relationship between Diotima and Arnheim described in Chapter 93?

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

8. What point does the author make in Chapter 88 about the value of books?

9. What is Ulrich and Gerda's relationship like as explained in Chapter 74?

10. What was the course of the General's career development as outlined in Chapter 80?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Soliman and Rachel are in a similar position, yet they handle themselves very differently. How do Rachel and Soliman's attitudes toward their employers and their situations differ, and why? How does Soliman influence Rachel? What message is the author trying to convey through these two characters?

Essay Topic 2

Ulrich and Gerda almost have an affair, but because they feel pressured, not because either of them really wants to. What message regarding social pressure is the author trying to convey with this interaction? Who was pressuring Ulrich and Gerda? What initially caused them to want to have an affair? What caused them to change their minds? What ramifications might this affair have had, and why?

Essay Topic 3

Moosbrugger is used by the author to relate several messages regarding how people judge one another. How do outsiders view Moosbrugger, and why? Why are they interested in him and his situation? How do they view the crime he committed? What is the theory of "diminished responsibility," and how does it relate to Moosbrugger, and people's opinion of him?

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