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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 45 - 49.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Ulrich in Chapter 11, what was the paradoxical power of engineering?
(a) That it empowered and enslaved.
(b) That it led those in the profession to fight and then make peace.
(c) That jobs in the field would open, and then close up.
(d) That more equipment would end up being broken than getting fixed.

2. Which of the following were viewed in relation to each other in Chapter 45?
(a) Rich and poor.
(b) Old age and youth.
(c) Obesity and proper body weight.
(d) Beauty and ugliness.

3. Which of the following was the name of the affected party at the trial in Chapter 30?
(a) First Union Bank.
(b) Jimmy's store.
(c) Hedwig.
(d) Luther.

4. Which of the following did the man who Ulrich considered to be of importance turn out to be?
(a) A benefactor.
(b) An informant.
(c) A thief.
(d) A coward.

5. Why was Ulrich disenchanted with Arnheim in Chapter 44?
(a) Because he was dishonest.
(b) Because he came from money.
(c) Because he was powerful.
(d) Because he was lazy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who of the following warned the idealist about getting hopes up in Chapter 49?

2. Whom of the following was Ulrich curious about in order to understand what a man of importance was like?

3. What did the relationship that Ulrich and his rescuer share carry as an ominous feeling?

4. Between which of the following was a difference drawn out in Chapter 41?

5. Which of the following groups of writers shared the same literary lineage with Musil?

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