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

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

3. What type of corporation does Arnheim's family own and run?

4. What might be the result if the philosopher mentioned in Chapter 77 were to do what the author suggests?

5. What did Diotima discuss with Arnheim in Chapter 76?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Soliman meet Rachel?

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

3. What is Ulrich's relationship with Count Leinsdorf in Chapter 81?

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

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

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

7. What is Diotima's psychological situation in Chapter 94?

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

9. What information is given about Gerda in Chapter 73?

10. What theory does Ulrich develop in Chapter 91?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Anti-Semitism is an important concept in this novel. Which of the main characters were at some point affected by anti-Semitism? How did it affect them? How did it change their outlook or their position in life?

Essay Topic 2

This novel was written in the early 20th century, yet many of its themes are still pertinent in today's society. How would today's readers interpret some of these issues differently? What are some significant changes that have occurred since the novel was written which would affect the way readers interpret it? What are some ideas or themes which are no longer relevant, and why aren't they?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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