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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Musil, what portion of the female body was covered up in clothing?
(a) Neck downward.
(b) Bosom downward.
(c) Stomach upward.
(d) Waist upward.

2. Where did Musil relocate when the Nazis' power grew?
(a) America.
(b) Austria.
(c) Germany.
(d) England.

3. According to Musil, which of the following characterized the previous Century?
(a) Art, music, and poetry.
(b) Technological advancement and social progress.
(c) War and disease.
(d) Music and philosophy.

4. Who arrived at the end of Chapter 25?
(a) Tuzzi.
(b) Count.
(c) Arnheim.
(d) Manheim.

5. Which of the following did Musil write about as being affected by changes at the turn of the Century?
(a) Writers.
(b) Musicians.
(c) Mathematicians.
(d) Populace.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 6, who found Ulrich in a dreadful condition and sent him home in a cab?

2. With whom did Ulrich discuss the crime in Chapter 30?

3. What did the judge try to bring into question about the defendant in Chapter 30?

4. Which of the following did the man who Ulrich considered to be of importance turn out to be?

5. How did Diotoma react when her husband did not take her new endeavor seriously?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Ulrich's observations of the political climate in Chapter 21.

2. Describe Ulrich's view of Napoleon in Chapter 9 and contrast it with the American view.

3. How did the Count handle his correspondence in Chapter 58?

4. Describe Diotoma and Count Leinsdorf's relationship.

5. What did Musil think about Moosbrugger's personal life that contributed to his behavior in Chapter 61?

6. Describe Leo Fischel who is mentioned in Chapter 35.

7. Describe Arnheim and Diotima's relationship in Chapter 41.

8. Describe what Clarisse shared about Lucy to Ulrich and Diotima in Chapter 70.

9. What point did Diotima want to make with Ulrich concerning Arnheim in Chapter 66?

10. Describe Soliman.

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