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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Arnheim do for the first time in Chapter 116?
(a) Makes reference to the current delicate political situation.
(b) Sits through an entire meeting without saying a word.
(c) Speaks to everyone in attendance, men and women alike, as equals.
(d) Speaks for the Germans as if he is one and not as an outsider.

2. Ulrich notices in Chapter 122 that Arnheim refers to Goethe in what way?
(a) As someone who, Arnheim feels, represents the spirit of his campaign.
(b) As an authority figure when Arnheim needs the support.
(c) As an example of a person who knew how to execute ideas, but who didn't have much talent.
(d) As an example of a talented person who didn't know how to properly execute his ideas.

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

4. Of what offense does Diotima accuse Ulrich in Chapter 101?
(a) Trying to manipulate her.
(b) Trying to steal one of her best friends.
(c) Trying to undermine Arnheim.
(d) Trying to pry into her personal affairs.

5. Who is the gathered crowd protesting in Chapter 120?
(a) The General.
(b) Count Leinsdorf.
(c) Diotima.
(d) Arnheim.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is said about Diotima in Chapter 108?

2. What is Rachel's main concern at the end of Chapter 117?

3. What is the result of the position of the child and servant, according to the author in Chapter 113?

4. For whom does Rachel work?

5. What societal problem is present in the novel for the first time in Chapter 120?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Diotima do with Count Leinsdorf in Chapter 114?

2. What is happening politically in Chapter 120?

3. What is the concept of "diminished responsibility" as outlined in Chapter 111?

4. What is said about the Kakanians in Chapter 108?

5. What changes in Chapter 117 for Rachel?

6. What comparison does General Stumm make between libraries and warfare in Chapter 100?

7. What information is given by the General in Chapter 116?

8. Who is Bonadea, and what is her history with Ulrich?

9. What do Diotima and Ulrich discuss in Chapter 101?

10. What happens between Ulrich and Gerda in Chapter 119?

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