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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. What suggested that Franz and the group would be the only ones on the Wunderhorn that day?

2. What was the peak of the Citadel hidden behind?

3. What do the guides believe will destroy the Englishman and the guide from Broli?

4. What lie does Rudi tell Winter?

5. What does Teo say abut Rudi?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Rudi's uncle's face tell him, and how did this make Rudi feel?

2. How is it obvious that Teo supports Rudi in climbing?

3. Why did Teo lie to Franz and Gretchen?

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

5. How did Rudi save Mr. Winter?

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

7. Why was it dangerous to travel up the slope in the sun?

8. Why was Rudi concerned about his boots?

9. What does Teo mean when he says "you cannot bottle the wind"?

10. How did Teo act as an experienced climber?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the statement Teo makes, "You cannot bottle the wind." To what is he referring? What literary device is this? What does Teo do in this chapter, and how is it beneficial to Rudi?

Essay Topic 2

Explain the differences in Frau Matt's behavior in the beginning of the novel and towards the end. What do you think was the impetus to change this opinion? What changes did Frau Matt make in her behavior due to a lack of choice? What behaviors were changed because she wanted to change them?

Essay Topic 3

How does the accident on the Wunderhorn change Rudi? Is this change for the positive or negative? Justify your answer. In what ways did this change Rudi's approach to climbing?

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