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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, Chapters 104 - 107.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Diotima discuss with Arnheim in Chapter 76?
(a) Anti-Semitism.
(b) The Count's marital situation.
(c) Her husband's political future.
(d) Her complaints about the Count.

2. How are Arnheim and Diotima's activities viewed in Chapter 89?
(a) They are looked down upon by the higher classes.
(b) They are resented by the lower classes.
(c) They are viewed as being unintentionally presumptuous.
(d) They are viewed as appropriate and effective.

3. What might be the result if the philosopher mentioned in Chapter 77 were to do what the author suggests?
(a) He would be laughed at.
(b) He would usher in a new era of philosophy and politics.
(c) He would be able to change the course of history.
(d) He would easily get a writing job.

4. Why does Arnheim make some irrational presumptions about wealth, according to the author in Chapter 106?
(a) His family had some strange ideas about wealth.
(b) He doesn't want to be wealthy and doesn't appreciate the opportunities being wealthy has given him.
(c) He was born into wealth instead of having to work his way into it.
(d) He doesn't understand the ideals and motivations of middle-class people.

5. One of the Count's acquaintances is mentioned in Chapter 84 as supporting what type of establishment?
(a) An orphanage.
(b) A library.
(c) A sanitarium.
(d) A hospital.

Short Answer Questions

1. What effect does Arnheim's family business have on his relationship with General Stumm in Chapter 89?

2. According to the author, why are some writers' situations strange?

3. Who becomes infatuated with Diotima in Chapter 85?

4. Why does Soliman have extra money in Chapter 104?

5. Who expresses concern in Chapter 107, about Arnheim's relationship with Diotima?

(see the answer key)

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