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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 thought caused the specter to leave?

2. Why was Rudi frustrated and shamed when he came to the crack?

3. What part of Rudi's body got stuck?

4. Why are Saxo and Winter headed back to Broli?

5. Who does Franz blame for Rudi's disappearance?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Rudi's second major contribution to this hike, and how was it different from his attempted contribution before?

2. What was the reason that Rudi couldn't come with Saxo and Winter to Broli?

3. Before Franz hears from Winter in regards to Rudi's climbing ability, how does he feel?

4. How did Winter keep peace between the two rival guides?

5. How did Rudi motivate himself when he thought he couldn't manage it?

6. What happened, and how did it strand Rudi?

7. Why doesn't Saxo want to climb with Franz?

8. How would the group had been defeated if not for Rudi?

9. What can the chapter title refer to if it is used as a metaphor?

10. Why was Rudi so tired?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Rudi is devastated by his actions on the Wunderhorn. Discuss at least three different ways the boy could have chosen to handle the consequence of his action. How would each change him? How would those different decisions effect the outcome of the story? Explain.

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

Franz would not consent to going up the Citadel despite the large amount of money that he was offered. Discuss what this says about Franz's logic. What about his morality? Take a side on whether or not this was a logical decision, or one based entirely on emotion. Explain.

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