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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. Who influenced Ulrich in his study?

2. What was the defendant on trial for in Chapter 30?

3. Which of the following types of commoner was Diotoma's husband?

4. How many people did Ulrich face in Chapter 6?

5. Which of the following did the person whom Ulrich met leave him with in Chapter 20?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Ulrich and Diotima's interaction in Chapter 69.

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

3. Describe Clarisse's letter in Chapter 59.

4. Describe Soliman.

5. Describe Ulrich's lack of concern for Bonadea and its effect on their relationship in Chapter 29.

6. Describe the circumstances that made Musil move to Germany initially.

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

8. What did Musil notice about the men at the event in Chapter 72?

9. Describe Leona and Ulrich's relationship.

10. What did Clarisse's piano playing with her husband reveal?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Ulrich and Bonadea are two of the most active characters.

Part 1) What is their relationship? How do they co-exist and how do they interact? What is similar about them and what is different?

Part 2) What are some events that Ulrich had a direct influence upon? What are some events that Bonadea had a direct influence upon?

Part 3) Which character offers support to the group? Which one is stronger and why?

Essay Topic 3

Explain the concept of loneliness as demonstrated in The Man Without Qualities. Which of the characters are lonely? Are they all lonely in some way? Explain their loneliness if any, and the methods and attempts to overcome it.

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