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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. According to Musil, which of the following presented a paradox at the turn of the Century?
2. To whom did her husband appear more gifted than Ulrich in Chapter 15?
3. Which of the following did Ulrich join after he finished school?
4. Whom of the following was Ulrich apparently better at implementation than in Chapter 15?
5. According to Ulrich in Chapter 11, which of the following gave humans tremendous power through their use?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why did Musil move back to Austria, and how did that affect his work?
2. Describe Musil's view on fights and the effect that it had on Ulrich in Chapters 7 and 8.
3. What comparison did Ulrich make between Moosbrugger and his relationship with Bonadea?
4. What did Ulrich think about engineering in Chapter 11?
5. Describe Rachel.
6. What was the rumor about Arnheim in Chapter 26, and how did that reflect fears within the region?
7. In Chapter 19, what did Musil say about the effect of the turn of the Century on people?
8. What did Musil say about philosophers' take on violent people in Chapter 64?
9. What did Ulrich learn about events and characters in Chapter 39?
10. Describe Ulrich's view of Napoleon in Chapter 9 and contrast it with the American view.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The author uses more than one instance of irony in The Man Without Qualities. Cite at least two examples that you can identify in the book, and note why irony is exemplified.
Essay Topic 2
Describe some of the settings in The Man Without Qualities. What is its overall setting? Be sure to include geography, time period, and any pertinent popular cultural events. How do those even if imaginary settings, reflect modern settings or culture? Why did the author choose to use those places in The Man Without Qualities?
Essay Topic 3
Musil employs simple, minimalist, highly-controlled, meticulous yet effective language in contrast with complex language. Both styles employ powerful symbolism. Choose an example of symbolism, briefly describe it, and identify the technique that it embodies.
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