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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. In Chapter 1, what was uncertain at the scene when the ambulance arrived?
2. Which of the following was affected by the defendant's alleged actions in Chapter 30?
3. Whom of the following did Ulrich visit in Chapter 21?
4. Whom of the following was Ulrich curious about in order to understand what a man of importance was like?
5. Which of the following cultural groups was not popular in Europe?
Short Essay Questions
1. What did Musil notice about the men at the event in Chapter 72?
2. Describe Arnheim and Diotima's relationship in Chapter 41.
3. Describe Ulrich's observations of the political climate in Chapter 21.
4. What did Musil say about morality in Chapter 50?
5. Describe Musil's view on fights and the effect that it had on Ulrich in Chapters 7 and 8.
6. What did Clarisse's piano playing with her husband reveal?
7. Describe Ulrich's lack of concern for Bonadea and its effect on their relationship in Chapter 29.
8. Describe Musil's literary style.
9. Describe Leo Fischel who is mentioned in Chapter 35.
10. Describe Rachel.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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.
Essay Topic 2
There are many autobiographical features in The Man Without Qualities that are believed to belong to Musil. Which aspects appear invented, and which characters seem modeled or inspired by real people in Musil's life? Conduct some research and discuss.
Essay Topic 3
The Man Without Qualities is particularly effective in conveying meaning through powerful imagery--powerful imagery to establish connections in the minds of readers with the story's characters and plot. Imagery is the picture that we form in our minds of the story that we read. It can involve visual, auditory, olfactory, gustatory, tactile, and kinesthetic senses. The author uses imagery to translate words into a visual story that we can see and participate with in our minds. Describe the use of imagery in this novel.
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