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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. Who was interested in Arnheim's reputation in Chapter 43?

3. Who felt inhibited and impressed by a young aristocratic woman in Chapter 41?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Murder and violence appear throughout The Man Without Qualities. Who commits murder? Who is violent? In what ways are characters violent or abusive? What is their effect on other characters and their lives? Do those characters change over time? Why or why not? Describe.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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