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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. In Chapter 85, the General expresses to Ulrich his disappointment in what?

2. What question regarding businessmen does Arnheim explore in Chapter 96?

3. One of the Count's acquaintances is mentioned in Chapter 84 as supporting what type of establishment?

4. To whom is Gerda engaged?

5. What mistaken idea does Arnheim possess in Chapter 92?

Short Essay Questions

1. What theory does Ulrich develop in Chapter 91?

2. What does the author say in Chapter 77 about losing one's sense of reality?

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What is the difference in the way rich people and poor people view wealth, according to the narrator's statements in Chapter 92?

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

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

Ulrich's destination at the end of the novel is not revealed. Why did the author choose to end the novel this way? How do you, as a reader, feel about this ending, and why? In literary terms, was this ending effective? What point is the author trying to make with this ending?

Essay Topic 3

Ulrich and General Stumm have several conversations about the subjective value of intellect. Why does General Stumm value intellect so highly? Why does Ulrich feel that he values it too highly? Do you agree? Is there any objective way to determine the value of intellect?

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