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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who had improved castles in Chapter 68?

2. Who tried to attend to the teenager mentioned in Chapter 44?

3. What was one of Moosbrugger's faults mentioned in Chapter 60?

4. Who learned about the murderer through newspapers in Chapter 38?

5. Which of the following were the intelligentsia attracted to in Chapter 47?

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

Select a character whom Ulrich grows to like and become familiar with. How does their relationship evolve?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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