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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 55 - 59.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who influenced Ulrich in his study?
(a) Yeats.
(b) Mussolini.
(c) Marx.
(d) Nietzche.

2. To which of the following did the adopted boy react intensely in Chapter 55?
(a) His food.
(b) His appearance.
(c) His new role.
(d) His companions.

3. According to Musil, which of the following presented a paradox at the turn of the Century?
(a) Music.
(b) Art.
(c) Fashion.
(d) Women.

4. According to Musil, which of the following types of behaviors were expected of women?
(a) Being alluring - yet shy.
(b) Being provocative and bold.
(c) Being demanding and unrelenting.
(d) Being talkative and pushy.

5. How did Ulrich react upon learning that he had been mentioned in the letter in Chapter 59?
(a) Impressed.
(b) Nervous.
(c) Calm.
(d) Embarrassed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who played the piano in Chapter 38?

2. Where did Fischel work in Chapter 35?

3. Which of the following did Musil write about as being affected by changes at the turn of the Century?

4. To whom did her husband appear more gifted than Ulrich in Chapter 15?

5. Who of the following was known as His Highness in Chapter 56?

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