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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was also considered notorious and mentioned later in Chapter 48?
(a) Robert Musil.
(b) The Crown Prince.
(c) Ulrich.
(d) Herr Arnheim.

2. Which of the following was the Collateral Campaign inclusive of in Chapter 44?
(a) The Scandinavian originals.
(b) The Italian conglomeration.
(c) The Germanic triad of nations.
(d) The British confederation.

3. What did Musil consider to be greater than mankind in Chapter 45?
(a) Spiritual energy.
(b) Science and learning.
(c) The environmental crisis.
(d) The forces of nature.

4. What kind of skirts did Diotima have after her adventure in Chapter 68?
(a) Ruffled.
(b) Cotton.
(c) Long.
(d) Lace.

5. How did Ulrich react upon learning that he had been mentioned in the letter in Chapter 59?
(a) Calm.
(b) Impressed.
(c) Embarrassed.
(d) Nervous.

6. What was Fischel's job in Chapter 35?
(a) Director.
(b) Warden.
(c) Communicator.
(d) Writer.

7. In Chapter 56, who of the following sent a letter about Ulrich?
(a) Soliman.
(b) Leinsdorf.
(c) Clarisse.
(d) Arnheim.

8. In Chapter 65, who was back and delighted to put himself at Diotima's disposal rather immediately?
(a) Arnheim.
(b) Leinsdorf.
(c) Walter.
(d) Marcus.

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

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

11. Who tried to attend to the teenager mentioned in Chapter 44?
(a) Marcus.
(b) Rachel.
(c) Diotoma.
(d) Ulrich.

12. Who of the following was most idealistic about the mystery that Musil wrote about in Chapter 49?
(a) Diotoma.
(b) Arnheim.
(c) Leinsdorf.
(d) Walter.

13. Who shook off a spell in Chapter 46?
(a) Frank.
(b) Musil.
(c) Walter.
(d) Arnheim.

14. Who of the following was not included in the important political meetings in Chapter 56?
(a) Arnheim.
(b) Soliman.
(c) Ulrich.
(d) Leinsdorf.

15. Which of the following types of meeting was held in Chapter 52?
(a) Undercover.
(b) Cooking group.
(c) Press.
(d) Quilting group.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Which of the following did the author turn out to be in Chapter 67?

4. Over what period of time had the person in Chapter 64 matured?

5. Who was interested in Arnheim's reputation in Chapter 43?

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