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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of women were mentioned at the campaign in Chapter 40?

2. In Chapter 51, which of the following did the wife cite as her husband's favorite activity?

3. Which of the following were synonymous to scientific and beneficial in Chapter 61?

4. Who was famous in Chapter 48?

5. According to Musil, which of the following could have caused ideas not holding up to events in Chapter 62?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Ulrich. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him at this point in his life?

Essay Topic 2

Explain the concept of loneliness as demonstrated in The Man Without Qualities. Which of the characters are lonely? Are they all lonely in some way? Explain their loneliness if any, and the methods and attempts to overcome it.

Essay Topic 3

Musil discusses both patriotism and war vividly in The Man Without Qualities. Find some examples of same in the book, and discuss the effect of those topics on Ulrich's character.

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