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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. How long would Rudi give himself to go up?

2. How many men were to remain behind?

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

4. About how many feet were above Rudi?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Winter's rationalization make sense to Franz?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. How did the stillness affect Rudi?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Take a closer look at Rudi's character. How does he mature throughout the course of the story, and what events hasten this maturity? In what ways was it necessary for Rudi to mature before he climbed the Citadel, and why? Use quotes from the story to lend credibility to your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Speculate on the purpose of Klaus' role in the story. Explain the feelings associated with this character from the perspective of the reader. Does this character play a significant role in the development of the story? Why or why not? Try and consider the author's reasoning for the incorporation of such a character.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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