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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. Whom of the following did Ulrich meet in Chapter 20?

2. Which of the following did Ulrich notice that the country that he visited was moving toward in Chapter 21?

3. Between which of the following did Ulrich draw a comparison in Chapter 30?

4. What happened to Ulrich while he was out drinking in Chapter 1?

5. Where did Ulrich go after leaving the cavalry?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Musil say about philosophers' take on violent people in Chapter 64?

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

3. Describe Musil's observations of old age and youth in Chapter 45.

4. Describe Moosbrugger's reaction to public fame in Chapter 54.

5. What took Moosbrugger back into the public limelight in Chapter 53?

6. Describe Diotima and Ulrich's relationship in Chapter 67.

7. Describe Leona and Ulrich's relationship.

8. How did Ulrich's affair with Bonadea end in Chapter 34?

9. What was considered to be a good sign in Chapter 47 regarding Diotima?

10. In Chapter 19, what did Musil say about the effect of the turn of the Century on people?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Ulrich. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him at this point in his life?

Essay Topic 3

Technology is a recurring theme in The Man Without Qualities. What advancements occur in technology? Describe some of the tools, equipment, and changes. How accurate are they? Do those changes result in positive or negative consequences? Discuss.

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