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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 40 - 44.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why was Ulrich in a mess in Chapter 6?
(a) Because he had been feeling sick.
(b) Because he had been shot.
(c) Because he had been in an accident.
(d) Because he had been in a street fight.

3. Whom of the following was Ulrich apparently better at implementation than in Chapter 15?
(a) Kate.
(b) Marx.
(c) Walter.
(d) Nigel.

4. Which of the following were women expected to emphasize while remaining demure in Chapter 15?
(a) Bosoms and behinds.
(b) Curves and smiles.
(c) Eyes and makeup.
(d) Hair and legs.

5. Which of the following did Ulrich's lover do for a living?
(a) Danced nude.
(b) Waited tables.
(c) Sang in a cabaret.
(d) Cooked meals.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom of the following did Ulrich meet in Chapter 20?

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

3. According to Musil, which of the following geographical areas emphasized decorum, yet allure in dress?

4. Who influenced Ulrich in his study?

5. Which of the following countries were close-knit rivals in Chapter 21?

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