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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Cloud, Castle, Lake".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ivanovich think "must be oriented toward something or someone" (4)?
(a) "The really good life."
(b) "Creatures still unknown to us."
(c) "Some wonderful, tremulous happiness."
(d) "Things seen in a dream."

2. The group leader wears "Tyrolese" clothing. What is true of his clothing?
(a) It is traditionally worn by shepherds.
(b) It is traditionally worn in the Black Forest region.
(c) It is traditionally worn by servants.
(d) It is traditionally worn in the Austrian Alps.

3. What technique is used in the sentence "The burning sun crept toward a corner of the window and suddenly spilled over the yellow bench" (6)?
(a) Simile.
(b) Juxtaposition.
(c) Paradox.
(d) Imagery.

4. Which of the following describes the group leader accurately?
(a) He has unusually long hair.
(b) He is badly sunburned.
(c) He is missing one front tooth.
(d) He has eyes of two different colors.

5. What does Ivanovich associate with happiness?
(a) His childhood.
(b) Music.
(c) Work.
(d) His friends.

Short Answer Questions

1. One woman is described as "burlesque" (6). From the context, which is most likely true?

2. When Ivanovich falls asleep on the third day of the tour, how do the others wake him up?

3. What does Ivanovich feel is happening as the first night of the tour wears on?

4. What detail of Ivanovich's appearance seems to impress the narrator?

5. What instrument does one of the men insist on teaching Ivanovich to play?

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