Unit 2 of 5
Study guide for CLEP CLEP German Language — Unit 2: Reading Comprehension. Practice questions, key concepts, and exam tips.
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What is the attitude of the listeners towards the gentleman speaking about d'Artagnan's horse?
Sie zeigen Desinteresse
Sie sind wütend
Ils sont ennuyés
They are amused and show deference
Answer: D — The passage states that the listeners 'paraissaient avoir une grande déférence pour le narrateur' and 'éclataient de rire à tout moment', indicating they are amused and show respect.
What is the apparent reason for the Dienstmädchen's decision to return to the city?
She wants to join her friends at the Jägerhaus
She wants to accompany the Schüler to the Pappeln
She is looking for a stronger beer
Mir graut es vor dem Orte
Answer: D — The Dienstmädchen says 'mir graut es vor dem Orte', indicating that she is afraid of or dislikes the place, which is why she decides to return to the city.
What is the author's attitude towards the potential for discovering a secure path in the field of metaphysics?
He believes it is impossible and thus not worth pursuing
Er ist zuversichtlich, dass es gefunden werden kann, wenn man die richtige Methode anwendet
He thinks that the search for it is a waste of time due to the limitations of human reason
He suggests that the search for it is futile because it has been tried before without success
Answer: B — The author suggests that by changing the approach, like in mathematics and natural sciences, metaphysics can also find a secure path, indicating a positive attitude towards the potential discovery.
What does the author mean by 'reine Anschauung' in the context of the passage?
Eine bloße Form der Sinnlichkeit
A type of empirical observation
A critical evaluation of artistic taste
A transcendental concept of time and space
Answer: A — The author defines 'reine Anschauung' as a pure form of sensibility that occurs a priori, independent of empirical experience.
What can be inferred about the relationship between the bishop and the two women in the passage?
They have a formal and distant relationship
The bishop is dependent on the women for decision-making
The women are intimidated by the bishop's authority
Sie sind wie eine Familie
Answer: D — The passage suggests a warm and harmonious relationship between the bishop and the two women, who understand and support him in his actions, much like a family would.
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