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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 relationship is mentioned by the author in Chapter 96?

2. What is Leo's reaction to the topic Ulrich introduces in Chapter 73?

3. How does Ulrich accidentally address the General, in Chapter 85?

4. What was difficult about Aunt Jane's life as she is introduced in Chapter 99?

5. Why are rich people often troubled by other peoples' reaction to their wealth?

Short Essay Questions

1. Does Arnheim do what the author thinks would be best for him in Chapter 86?

2. What does Clarisse realize about the "man without qualities" in Chapter 97?

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

4. How did Soliman meet Rachel?

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

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

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

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

9. What is revealed about Georg in Chapter 97?

10. What are some of the ideological debates going on in the Collateral Campaign in Chapter 89?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

The author states that the importance of a book is judged by its sales. Do you agree? What does he mean by a book's "importance"? Does a book have an inherent value that is separate from its economic value? If so, how should that value be measured? Is this situation different now than it was when this book was written?

Essay Topic 3

The author weighs in on the legal status of children and slaves as property of their parents and owners, respectively. Why were these laws put in place? What purpose were they intended to serve? When do these laws fail, and what is done in those cases? How have these laws changed since the book was written, and why? Do you think the author would approve of these changes?

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