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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What relationship is mentioned by the author in Chapter 96?
(a) The relationship between church and state.
(b) The relationship between science and the Church.
(c) The relationship between science and emotion.
(d) The relationship between jealousy and insecurity.

3. What is Leo's reaction to the topic Ulrich introduces in Chapter 73?
(a) He doesn't express an opinion either way.
(b) He is undecided.
(c) He passionately opposes it.
(d) He dislikes it but doesn't get worked up about it.

4. One of the Count's acquaintances is mentioned in Chapter 84 as supporting what type of establishment?
(a) A library.
(b) A hospital.
(c) An orphanage.
(d) A sanitarium.

5. The author suggests in Chapter 77 that an ancient philosopher could do what?
(a) Change the worldview of the most influential people.
(b) Host his own salon.
(c) Discuss political strategy with world leaders.
(d) Go to a newspaper and prove his identity to the editors.

6. What effect does Arnheim's family business have on his relationship with General Stumm in Chapter 89?
(a) It leads them to realize that they have some surprising things in common.
(b) It makes them respect but still distrust one another.
(c) It has no effect on their relationship.
(d) It creates an even greater rift between them.

7. What is the general rule stated in Chapter 92, regarding people with ideas?
(a) There are more people with ideas than there are people who can execute those ideas.
(b) There are more people who can execute ideas than there are people with ideas.
(c) The people with ideas are often reluctant to allow others to execute those ideas for them.
(d) There are plenty of people who can execute ideas, but only a few can do it well.

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

9. What did Arnheim say in Chapter 94, which made Diotima realize her feelings for him?
(a) He told her about his decision to fund the orphanage with his own money.
(b) He talked about the perception of reality and how the concept should be abolished.
(c) He conveyed to her his depth of feeling for her husband and how he valued their friendship.
(d) He flattered her immensely and told her that of all her virtues her intellect was the most valuable.

10. Which ancient philosopher is the topic of Chapter 77?
(a) Aristophanes.
(b) Socrates.
(c) Plato.
(d) Aristotle.

11. According to the information given in Chapter 96, what creates a calm temperament?
(a) One tendency, which is peaceful because it doesn't know anything else.
(b) Two different tendencies, which are constantly battling but are evenly matched.
(c) One tendency, which is peaceful because it has no competition.
(d) Two different tendencies, which peacefully coexist.

12. What relationship does Arnheim use as an example to illustrate the importance of the concept he brings up in Chapter 96?
(a) A horse and his rider.
(b) A dog and his master.
(c) A house and its owner.
(d) A boat and its captain.

13. Why was the General promoted to staff officer?
(a) The others had noticed he was something of a philosopher.
(b) He had military connections.
(c) He showed himself to be extremely dedicated and patriotic.
(d) He went above and beyond the call of duty.

14. What question regarding businessmen does Arnheim explore in Chapter 96?
(a) What makes them successful.
(b) What effect their careers have on their family lives.
(c) Where most businessmen choose to reside, and why.
(d) What businesses are the most profitable.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Diotima feel when the individual who received the invitation in Chapter 80 arrived at her home?

2. How was Diotima's invitation in Chapter 80 received?

3. What example does the author use in Chapter 74 to describe the power of natural forces?

4. In Chapter 81, how often does Ulrich meet with Count Leinsdorf?

5. Ulrich urges General Stumm to do what, in Chapter 84?

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