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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who appeared to be more mature by Chapter 64?

2. In Chapter 51, which of the following frustrated the wife about her husband?

3. What did Ulrich declare Diotima was doing in Chapter 68?

4. Who was famous in Chapter 48?

5. If a person had a particularly severe mental illness, which of the following best described the legal difference associated with that type of condition as mentioned in Chapter 60?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Musil employs simple, minimalist, highly-controlled, meticulous yet effective language in contrast with complex language. Both styles employ powerful symbolism. Choose an example of symbolism, briefly describe it, and identify the technique that it embodies.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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