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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 dismayed Rudi?

2. What approximate time was it when the group had moved past the Needle?

3. Why did Saxo become sullen?

4. What wasn't on the menu of the climbers?

5. What does Winter tell Rudi to do that scares him?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was Frau Matt not upset with Paul Tauglich?

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

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

4. In which way did Rudi earn his uncle's admiration?

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

6. How did Saxo treat pursuit of the summit originally? How did this change following his injury?

7. Why was Rudi so tired?

8. In what ways did the Englishman not look so good?

9. What is the difference between the two guides as illustrated in this chapter?

10. What kinds of things had changed since Rudi had nodded off?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In terms of storytelling, explain the difference between the Wunderhorn and the Citadel. In which ways are they two completely different mountains? In which ways are they similar? Explain your answer using quotes from the book.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the differences in Franz's behavior in the beginning of the novel and towards the end. What or who was responsible for this change of opinion and how great was the change of opinion? What do you think would happen the next time Franz had a Herr? Why?

Essay Topic 3

Create a personality profile for Teo. Why do you think he was always helping Rudi? What kind of person was he and what kind of influence does he have on both the town and Rudi's family?

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