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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. Who initiated the affair between Ulrich and Bonadea?

2. According to the author in Chapter 116, what is the main thing that is holding Ulrich back?

3. What societal problem is present in the novel for the first time in Chapter 120?

4. What does Arnheim ask Diotima in Chapter 105?

5. Why does Gerda decide to tell the person she tells in Chapter 119?

Short Essay Questions

1. What idea does Ulrich have at the end of Chapter 120?

2. What information is given by the General in Chapter 116?

3. What do Diotima and Ulrich discuss in Chapter 101?

4. What do Walter and Clarisse fight about in Chapter 118?

5. What is the author trying to demonstrate through Ulrich and Gerda's actions in Chapter 119?

6. What happens between Rachel and Soliman in Chapter 104?

7. What does Diotima do with Count Leinsdorf in Chapter 114?

8. What happens to Bonadea in Chapter 115?

9. How do outsiders relate to Moosbrugger, and why are they interested in him, according to the information presented in Chapter 110?

10. What does Ulrich realize about himself in Chapter 103?

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

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

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?

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