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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Chapters 92 - 95.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the author, why are some writers' situations strange?
(a) They think their art is great, when others don't.
(b) They have been too far removed from the outside world.
(c) Their brains work differently than other peoples' do.
(d) They are unable to relate to others.

2. Who are Gerda's parents?
(a) Leo and Klementine.
(b) Ulrich and Klementine.
(c) Ulrich and Diotima.
(d) Hans and Diotima.

3. What is discussed regarding Diotima in Chapter 93?
(a) The fact that her relationship with Arnheim has remained completely nonsexual.
(b) Her inappropriate relationship with Arnheim.
(c) Her mentoring of Clarissa.
(d) The liking she has taken to Ulrich.

4. According to Count Leinsdorf in Chapter 81 what concept is not useful to humanity?
(a) Ideological politics.
(b) Philosophy.
(c) Practical politics.
(d) Sociology.

5. What artistic movement was often criticized by Diotima's group?
(a) Impressionism.
(b) Cubism.
(c) Romanticism.
(d) Modernism.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom is Gerda engaged?

2. How is the importance of a book determined, according to the author?

3. What is Klementine's reaction to the topic Ulrich introduces in Chapter 73?

4. Who becomes infatuated with Diotima in Chapter 85?

5. What is Diotima's opinion of working life as stated in Chapter 93?

(see the answer key)

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