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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Chapter 88 - 91.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of corporation does Arnheim's family own and run?
(a) A bank and lending facility.
(b) A munitions manufacturing facility.
(c) A shovel-making business.
(d) A collective of land-owners.

2. Why is there a conflict between Walter and Ulrich, according to Clarisse?
(a) Walter wants to be the Count's favorite.
(b) Walter is jealous of Ulrich's success.
(c) Ulrich is jealous of Walter's wealth.
(d) Walter is in love with Clarisse.

3. According to the author, what would have been the best course of action for Arnheim in Chapter 86?
(a) To make it clear to the General that he was Diotima's first choice.
(b) To maintain only a casual acquaintance with Diotima.
(c) To choose not to involve himself in Diotima's acquaintance with the General.
(d) To stop visiting Diotima and stay away from her.

4. What happens when a book becomes important enough, according to the author?
(a) It goes into the canon of literary classics.
(b) It becomes a best-seller.
(c) It is referenced in other literary works.
(d) It is deemed worthy of certain kinds of attention.

5. What does Arnheim end up doing in Chapter 86?
(a) He decides to take a step back and maintain only a casual acquaintance with Diotima.
(b) Arranging to remain as Diotima's guest for an even longer period.
(c) He takes the General aside and talks to him about his infatuation with Diotima.
(d) He decides not to involve himself in Diotima's relationship with the General.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character from the previous volume is reintroduced in Chapter 74?

2. Why was the General promoted to staff officer?

3. The author suggests in Chapter 77 that an ancient philosopher could do what?

4. How old is Gerda?

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

(see the answer key)

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