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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. What approach does the individual funding the project in Chapter 84 choose not to employ?

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

3. What does Clarisse think is the main difference between the two men she compares in Chapter 97?

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

5. Who is Moosbrugger?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the author's digression in relation to the forces of nature in Chapter 75?

2. What situation regarding an invitation develops in Chapter 80?

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

4. How did Soliman meet Rachel?

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

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

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

8. What is revealed about Georg in Chapter 97?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ulrich is described by Clarisse in terms of the novel's title. He is the "man without qualities." What does Clarisse mean by this? Why is Ulrich described this way? Is it possible for someone to be completely without qualities? Do you agree with this description of Ulrich?

Essay Topic 2

At several points in the novel, the author refers to the relationship between humans and nature, which have a profound impact on one another. What impact does man have on nature? And nature on man? Has this relationship changed, since the novel was written? If so, how? Do you think the author would have had the same attitude if he had lived during our time?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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