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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Captain Winter going?
(a) To Greece.
(b) To Germany.
(c) To Georgia.
(d) To Geneva.

2. With what does Teo fill the pack he gives to Rudi?
(a) His own weight.
(b) Supplies.
(c) Stones.
(d) Dishes.

3. What was Teo's last hike?
(a) Up the Wunderhorn.
(b) Up the Rotalp.
(c) Up the Monte Rosa.
(d) Up the Citadel.

4. How does Franz comfort Frau Matt?
(a) He explains that Winter is the best climber he has ever seen.
(b) He explains that he will bring Rudi back.
(c) He tells her Rudi has only gone to the glaciers.
(d) He says that Rudi is a good climber and can do it.

5. How did Rudi react to Captain Winters' story of his rescue?
(a) He was pleading.
(b) He was embarrassed.
(c) He was distraught.
(d) He was defiant.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much did Rudi's pack weigh?

2. Who was waiting in the hut when Rudi entered?

3. What other village bordered the Citadel?

4. What time is Rudi supposed to meet Teo?

5. Why did Rudi venture out in another direction?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Rudi's father wear a red shirt every day he climbed?

2. Why did the people of Kurtal fear the Citadel?

3. In what ways was Rudi's build different from that of most boys of the village?

4. Why was Rudi concerned about his boots?

5. Why was the Edelweiss a favorite location of the guides and their porters in Kurtal?

6. What things made Rudi feel like a "man among men"?

7. What was Rudi's fear when he had heard the voice?

8. Why is it unimportant that Rudi made the climb on his own?

9. Why does Teo raising his glass to Saxo anger all in the tavern?

10. Why does Rudi take such good care of his father's shirt?

(see the answer keys)

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