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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. What was different about Diotoma compared to many women of her social sphere in Chapter 25?
2. Where did Ulrich go after leaving the cavalry?
3. What affair ended in Chapter 33?
4. Which of the following was the name of the affected party at the trial in Chapter 30?
5. Which of the following did Diotoma establish in Chapter 25?
Short Essay Questions
1. How did the Count handle his correspondence in Chapter 58?
2. How was Klementine's relationship with her husband in Chapter 51?
3. Describe Arnheim and Diotima's relationship in Chapter 41.
4. How did Clarisse compare her husband with Ulrich in Chapter 15?
5. How did Ulrich's affair with Bonadea end in Chapter 34?
6. What comparison did Ulrich make between Moosbrugger and his relationship with Bonadea?
7. Describe Leona and Ulrich's relationship.
8. Describe Ulrich's lack of concern for Bonadea and its effect on their relationship in Chapter 29.
9. In Chapter 30 during Moosbrugger's trial, what was brought to light as having strange effects?
10. Describe Musil's literary style.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What is the significance of the title, The Man Without Qualities? How does it relate to the protagonist Ulrich and in particular to the main theme of the book? What did the author mean by titling the book The Man Without Qualities? Cite an example from the book to support your answer.
Essay Topic 2
Power in society is a prevailing theme in The Man Without Qualities. Musil frequently refers to that theme, painting the picture of the monarchy's last days in the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the need to preserve order in a shaken world. Which characters appear honest and which appear corrupt. Why? Which characters appear to rise above corruption even if they are initially vulnerable to it? What is your opinion of the society that Musil describes? Explain.
Essay Topic 3
Describe some of the settings in The Man Without Qualities. What is its overall setting? Be sure to include geography, time period, and any pertinent popular cultural events. How do those even if imaginary settings, reflect modern settings or culture? Why did the author choose to use those places in The Man Without Qualities?
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