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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What role, formerly belonging to Arnheim, is usurped by Hans Sepp in Chapter 113?
(a) The role of acting as a go-between for the middle and upper classes.
(b) The role of helping the less fortunate to educate themselves.
(c) The role of showering attention on Diotima and causing her to become infatuated with him.
(d) The role of representing the Germans at Diotima's salons.

2. According to Chapter 113, what is the position of the child and servant?
(a) There is no legal definition of the child's position as there is for the servant's.
(b) One is property, while the other is family.
(c) Both are legally considered property but are typically treated as family.
(d) They are seen as property.

3. What does Ulrich do when he encounters a prostitute in Chapter 122?
(a) He spits on her and walks away.
(b) He gives her money in exchange for services.
(c) He gives her money but doesn't want her services.
(d) Nothing; he ignores her and walks on.

4. What is the purpose of the laws regarding children and slaves, according to the information in Chapter 113?
(a) To ensure that the process of transferring ownership is smooth and free of complications.
(b) To give them legal recourse in case they are mistreated.
(c) To outline their rights so that they don't overstep their boundaries.
(d) To ensure that they are protected by the individuals to whom they belong.

5. Why does Soliman have extra money in Chapter 104?
(a) He is stealing from his employer.
(b) He got a raise.
(c) He sold a personal possession.
(d) He has been saving up.

6. Where are Rachel and Soliman in Chapter 104?
(a) At Rache's house.
(b) At a party which their employers have attended.
(c) At a hotel.
(d) At Soliman's house.

7. What is the concept of "diminished responsibility," as defined in Chapter 110?
(a) The more witnesses there were to a crime, the less likely it is that any individual will come forward.
(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 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.
(d) The way a criminal feels less remorse for his crimes the longer he remains in prison.

8. According to the author in Chapter 116, there is sometimes a relationship between what two concepts?
(a) Love and anger.
(b) Violence and deceit.
(c) Deceit and love.
(d) Anger and peace.

9. Which individual is not mentioned by Ulrich as one of his long-term friends in Chapter 103?
(a) Gerda.
(b) Diotima.
(c) Walter.
(d) Clarisse.

10. What type of person is Ulrich in terms of his relationships?
(a) An adulterer.
(b) A serial monogamist.
(c) A polygamist.
(d) A bigamist.

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

12. How does Ulrich respond during the demonstrations in Chapter 120?
(a) He tries to calm the crowd.
(b) He stands to defend the person they are protesting.
(c) He gets involved in the protest.
(d) He watches from a distance.

13. Arnheim is convinced in Chapter 112 that Ulrich is doing what?
(a) Trying to push Arnheim away from Diotima, so that he can be with her.
(b) Trying to sabotage Arnheim's business ventures.
(c) Using Arnheim as a means to garner favor with Count Leinsdorf.
(d) Speaking poorly of Arnheim to others, including Diotima.

14. Which other character cares deeply about the topic discussed by Ulrich and Arnheim in Chapter 121?
(a) Permanent Secretary Tuzzi.
(b) Clarisse.
(c) Count Leinsdorf.
(d) Hans.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Bonadea's husband's rank in the military?

2. What is Gerda's reaction when Ulrich tries to take her to bed in Chapter 119?

3. What do Ulrich and Arnheim decide regarding Moosbrugger in Chapter 121?

4. What does Bonadea do to maintain a semblance of decorum and discretion as described in Chapter 109?

5. Why does Gerda decide to tell the person she tells in Chapter 119?

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