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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. Where had Winter been hurt?

2. Why did Frau Matt consider herself in the wrong?

3. What did Rudi see on the cliff above?

4. Where did Rudi realize he was?

5. What must always come first in any situation?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what ways did Rudi's vanquishing of fear change his perspective?

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. How does Captain Winter shame the two guides into working together?

9. Why was Rudi so tired?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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