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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, Chapters 96 - 99.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What example does the author use in Chapter 74 to describe the power of natural forces?
(a) The Moon's orbit around the Earth.
(b) The way some animals mate for life.
(c) The Moon's effect on the tides.
(d) The unstoppable power of tornadoes and hurricanes.

2. Who is Count Leinsdorf?
(a) Ulrich's uncle.
(b) One of Diotima's best friends.
(c) Gerda's brother-in-law.
(d) An acquaintance of Leo and Klementine.

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

4. Who is Soliman?
(a) Diotima's nephew.
(b) An African businessman, working in Austria.
(c) An African boy who was adopted by an Austrian family.
(d) A poor enslaved boy, who is lucky enough to work for a very wealthy family.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Arnheim end up doing in Chapter 86?

2. What type of corporation does Arnheim's family own and run?

3. According to the author in Chapter 92, what belief is commonly held by rich people?

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

5. How are Arnheim and Diotima's activities viewed in Chapter 89?

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