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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom did Diotima humble with objections in Chapter 66?

2. How did the little boy do in foster care with Arnheim in Chapter 55?

3. According to Musil, which of the following could have caused ideas not holding up to events in Chapter 62?

4. In Chapter 52, which of the following did Tuzzi notice in the ministry?

5. To which of the following did the adopted boy react intensely in Chapter 55?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the depiction of the two female characters in the book, Bonadea and Clarisse. How are they similar? How are they different? How are their ultimate experiences similar? What is the lesson that the author wishes to convey through their examples?

Essay Topic 2

Musil discusses both patriotism and war vividly in The Man Without Qualities. Find some examples of same in the book, and discuss the effect of those topics on Ulrich's character.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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