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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15, Chapter 123.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Ulrich attempt to sleep with Gerda in Chapter 119?
(a) He wants to ruin her relationship with her fiance.
(b) He has been attracted to her for years.
(c) He wants to be able to blackmail her later.
(d) He doesn't really want to but feels obligated to.

2. What two things does the General compare when talking to Ulrich in Chapter 100?
(a) Warfare and politics.
(b) Schools and libraries.
(c) Politics and school.
(d) Warfare and libraries.

3. What is mysterious about Diotima's invitation in Chapter 80?
(a) It was delivered by hand, instead of in the mail.
(b) It was originally addressed to someone else.
(c) It sounds more urgent than it should.
(d) The writing looks as if it may not be hers.

4. What does Clarisse realize about her husband in Chapter 97?
(a) He is afraid of her.
(b) She is afraid of him.
(c) He is no longer in love with her.
(d) He was never in love with her.

5. What does Bonadea do to maintain a semblance of decorum and discretion as described in Chapter 109?
(a) Deceives people about the true nature of her married life and her extramarital affairs.
(b) Cleverly and desperately hides the fact that she is living well beyond her means.
(c) Attempts to hide her drinking habit, even from those who know her best.
(d) Attends functions with her husband, and plays the part of the dutiful wife, even though they can't stand one another.

Short Answer Questions

1. What question regarding businessmen does Arnheim explore in Chapter 96?

2. What is the result of the position of the child and servant, according to the author in Chapter 113?

3. What happens to Ulrich in Chapter 123?

4. Where does Ulrich go on the last day of the novel?

5. According to Count Leinsdorf in Chapter 81 what concept is not useful to humanity?

(see the answer key)

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