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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Fischel work in Chapter 35?
(a) Lloyd's Bank.
(b) Miller's Tavern.
(c) Bonn Prison.
(d) Berlin University.

2. What was the name of Fischel's daughter?
(a) Fiona.
(b) Gerda.
(c) Ursula.
(d) Clarisse.

3. When did the public forget about Moosbrugger?
(a) When the newspaper stories stopped.
(b) When another criminal was captured.
(c) When Ulrich announced his conspiracy.
(d) When he was imprisoned.

4. What was one of Moosbrugger's faults mentioned in Chapter 60?
(a) He is arrogant.
(b) He is rich.
(c) He is stupid.
(d) He is poor.

5. Who of the following was the wife mentioned in Chapter 51?
(a) Bonadea.
(b) Fiona.
(c) Klementine.
(d) Clarisse.

6. With whom did Fischel's daughter share a friendship in Chapter 35?
(a) Ulrich.
(b) Mark.
(c) Walter.
(d) Stefan.

7. Which of the following were synonymous to scientific and beneficial in Chapter 61?
(a) Profound and philosophical.
(b) Artistic and musical.
(c) Poetic and graphic.
(d) Rational and exact.

8. According to Musil, which of the following was in the feminine sphere?
(a) Science.
(b) Music.
(c) Philosophy.
(d) The arts.

9. Whom did Diotima humble with objections in Chapter 66?
(a) Marcus.
(b) Ulrich.
(c) Walter.
(d) Arnheim.

10. Who was delighted to have a poor young lady as a servant in Chapter 40?
(a) Diotoma.
(b) Rachel.
(c) Janice.
(d) Melissa.

11. In Chapter 51, which of the following did the wife cite as her husband's favorite activity?
(a) Philosophize.
(b) Work.
(c) Fight.
(d) Sleep.

12. To which of the following did the adopted boy react intensely in Chapter 55?
(a) His food.
(b) His appearance.
(c) His companions.
(d) His new role.

13. Who learned about the murderer through newspapers in Chapter 38?
(a) Clarisse.
(b) Walter.
(c) Fischel.
(d) Bonadea.

14. Which of the following were being locked up into systems by the violent people mentioned in Chapter 62?
(a) World and contents.
(b) Race and women.
(c) Political documents.
(d) Money and GDP.

15. In Chapter 52, which of the following did Tuzzi notice in the ministry?
(a) Gibberish.
(b) Lacuna.
(c) Instruments.
(d) Books.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who of the following was most idealistic about the mystery that Musil wrote about in Chapter 49?

2. Who was the little black boy whom Arnheim took in Chapter 55?

3. Who was the teenager mentioned in Chapter 44?

4. Who was born in poverty with dirt coming up through the floorboards in Chapter 40?

5. Over which of the following periods of time had Ulrich matured?

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