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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 had changed in Winter's appearance?

2. How did Rudi know which route to follow?

3. Why couldn't Winter continue up the mountain?

4. Where did Rudi realize he was?

5. Where did the guides think that Rudi was?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What made Rudi's actions regarding Saxo's rescue all the more selfless?

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

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

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

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

8. Why didn't Rudi turn around when he knew he had to go back or be caught in darkness?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the tactical diplomacy of Winter involving Franz and Saxo. In which ways did he accomplish their working together. How did he get them to see eye-to-eye? Was this an effective tactic? Why or why not? What might have been a better way?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

How did Rudi's father's death provide Rudi with the courage to surmount the Citadel? In how many ways did his father's death affect him? From which times did he draw strength? Which times was fear invoked and for what reason? Explain the answer and justify it using quotes from the book.

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