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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. How does Bonadea feel about her husband?
(a) Her feelings about him are never explicitly stated.
(b) She never loved him.
(c) She used to love him, but doesn't anymore.
(d) She didn't love him when they got married but now feels affectionate toward him.

2. What was the General's attitude toward his job as time went on?
(a) He held on to it, not out of any real interest, but for the sake of job security.
(b) He became hungry for power as time went on.
(c) He became disillusioned with the reality of military life.
(d) He still enjoyed his work and cared a great deal about his performance.

3. What is said about Diotima in Chapter 108?
(a) She is praised for maintaining an appropriate, nonsexual relationship with Arnheim, despite her feelings for him.
(b) She is praised for her involvement in social service.
(c) She is credited with having an interest in the concept of redemption.
(d) She is criticized for allowing herself to fall in love with another man.

4. What approach does the individual funding the project in Chapter 84 choose not to employ?
(a) An interdenominational establishment.
(b) Using his involvement in the project to boost his political career.
(c) Funding the project with all of his own money.
(d) Asking aristocrats for charitable donations.

5. In Chapter 85, the General expresses to Ulrich his disappointment in what?
(a) Diotima's affection for Arnheim.
(b) The recent lack of advancement in his career.
(c) Ulrich's close association with the Count.
(d) Ulrich's choice of a wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Racheal realize in Chapter 104?

2. Who initiated the affair between Ulrich and Bonadea?

3. Why does Ulrich decide not to write a book in Chapter 103?

4. What might be the result if the philosopher mentioned in Chapter 77 were to do what the author suggests?

5. Who is the gathered crowd protesting in Chapter 120?

(see the answer key)

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