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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ulrich notice about his own behavior in Chapter 103?
(a) There have been inconsistencies in his behavior throughout his life, and that probably won't change.
(b) His behavior used to be inconsistent, but he has been working on that, and getting better.
(c) He can be very manipulative when he wants to be and has no intention of changing that.
(d) He is unable to conform to societal standards that he doesn't think are justified.

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

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

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

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

6. How does Ulrich view Arnheim, according to the information presented in Chapter 112?
(a) As ungrateful and rude.
(b) As presumptuous and deluded.
(c) As vastly more influential than himself.
(d) As undeserving of his wealth and status.

7. What societal problem is present in the novel for the first time in Chapter 120?
(a) Famine.
(b) Political unrest.
(c) War.
(d) Plague.

8. What is Gerda's reaction when Ulrich tries to take her to bed in Chapter 119?
(a) She reluctantly acquiesces.
(b) She eagerly complies.
(c) She panics and screams.
(d) She slaps him in the face.

9. What changes about Rachel as a result of her relationship with Soliman in Chapter 104?
(a) She starts saving money to run away.
(b) She is no longer happy living the life of a slave.
(c) She begins to be insubordinate and talks back to her master.
(d) She becomes sneaky and snoopish.

10. What is General Stumm's reason for recommending a certain author to Ulrich in Chapter 100?
(a) The author was a relative of General Stumm's, and he was trying to drum up business for him.
(b) The author explored the limitations of intellect and perception, something which Ulrich is interested in exploring.
(c) Many intellectuals with whom Stumm associated had read this author, and Ulrich needed to be able to discuss his works with them.
(d) The author's point of view was very different from Ulrich's, and General Stumm wanted him to consider the opposing viewpoint.

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

12. 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 way a criminal feels less remorse for his crimes the longer he remains in prison.
(c) 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.
(d) 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.

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

14. Why does Arnheim make some irrational presumptions about wealth, according to the author in Chapter 106?
(a) He doesn't want to be wealthy and doesn't appreciate the opportunities being wealthy has given him.
(b) He doesn't understand the ideals and motivations of middle-class people.
(c) His family had some strange ideas about wealth.
(d) He was born into wealth instead of having to work his way into it.

15. How does Ulrich feel about his relationship with Arnheim in Chapter 112?
(a) Arnheim wants to have a relationship with him, but he doesn't want one.
(b) They are quite close, and trust one another.
(c) It is odd, at best.
(d) Ulrich feels that Arnheim is just using him.

Short Answer Questions

1. For whom does Rachel work?

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

3. How does General Stumm's relationship with Ulrich develop?

4. What type of person is Ulrich in terms of his relationships?

5. Why does Ulrich attempt to sleep with Gerda in Chapter 119?

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