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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the relationship between Ulrich and Diotima?
(a) They are cousins.
(b) They are siblings.
(c) She is his aunt.
(d) He is her brother-in-law.

2. What country is mentioned with regard to the challenge of keeping diverse forces united in Chapter 116?
(a) Austria.
(b) Prussia.
(c) America.
(d) Germany.

3. What is the concept of "diminished responsibility," as defined in Chapter 110?
(a) The less control a person had over their actions when a crime was committed, the less sane they were, and the less severe their punishment will be.
(b) The fact that a criminal will often feel that his partner committed the majority of the crime, regardless of how large or small his role was.
(c) The more witnesses there were to a crime, the less likely it is that any individual will come forward.
(d) The way a criminal feels less remorse for his crimes the longer he remains in prison.

4. What does Arnheim ask Diotima in Chapter 105?
(a) To run away with him.
(b) To have an affair with him.
(c) To marry him.
(d) To divorce her husband.

5. It is revealed in Chapter 116 that Arnheim is working for whom?
(a) The King of Prussia.
(b) The Permanent Secretary of Austria.
(c) The Czar of Russia.
(d) The President of the United States.

6. According to the author in Chapter 112, at what point does a great man cease to be great?
(a) When he is publicly criticized.
(b) When he loses all of his money.
(c) When he does something to forever tarnish his reputation.
(d) When no one takes any notice of him.

7. Who is giving a speech in Chapter 116?
(a) Hans Sepp.
(b) Arnheim.
(c) Ulrich.
(d) General Stumm.

8. Why do Rachel and Soliman find it difficult to be together in Chapter 117?
(a) There is no place for them to rendezvous without being caught.
(b) They both have too much work to do, and can't find time to be alone.
(c) They are not allowed to leave their respective homes.
(d) Their master and mistress, whether intentionally or not, keep interfering with their plans.

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

10. For whom does Rachel work?
(a) General Stumm.
(b) Arnheim.
(c) Ulrich.
(d) The Tuzzis.

11. What is Diotima's reaction when Ulrich discusses the relationship between herself and Arnheim in Chapter 101?
(a) She laughs and asks who told him such a story.
(b) She dismisses his concerns but appears somewhat uncomfortable.
(c) She admits that they have affection for one another and doesn't appear to see anything wrong with it.
(d) She blushes deeply and admits that love has grown between them.

12. Why does Ulrich decide not to write a book in Chapter 103?
(a) He doesn't know how to get it published.
(b) He doesn't think he is intelligent enough to do it.
(c) A woman gave birth to him, not an ink well.
(d) No one seems interested in his ideas.

13. What is Rachel's main concern at the end of Chapter 117?
(a) She might get fired.
(b) Her sister needs her help.
(c) Soliman might be hurt.
(d) She may be pregnant.

14. The people wish that there were a living generation to experience what, according to Chapter 108?
(a) A classless society.
(b) A world without war.
(c) A society where there was no one extremely poor or extremely rich.
(d) The presence of the Messiah.

15. What concept is being showcased in Chapter 119?
(a) Violence in the media.
(b) Serial monogamy.
(c) Consequences of adultery.
(d) Social pressure.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the Collateral Campaign viewed as of Chapter 116?

2. What role, formerly belonging to Arnheim, is usurped by Hans Sepp in Chapter 113?

3. Which individual is not mentioned by Ulrich as one of his long-term friends in Chapter 103?

4. What is the main interest outsiders seem to show in Moosbrugger, according to the information presented in Chapter 110?

5. What two things does the General compare when talking to Ulrich in Chapter 100?

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