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

3. What does the narrator say is "dangerous for the soul" (7)?
(a) "A memory of love, disguised as a meadow."
(b) The "charm the world acquires when it is wound up and moving like a merry-go-round."
(c) "The anonymity of all the parts of a landscape."
(d) The "configuration of some entirely insignificant objects."

4. What word does the narrator say describes the appearance of "all creatures still unknown to us" (4)?
(a) "Innocent."
(b) "Drowsy."
(c) "Cryptic."
(d) "Formidable."

5. Which of the following best characterizes the narrator's attitude toward the absurd process that Ivanovich is told he must follow to sell back the tickets?
(a) Skeptical.
(b) Bemused.
(c) Scornful.
(d) Matter-of-fact.

6. What is discovered when the group members pool their food for dinner?
(a) Ivanovich is the only one who has brought something different.
(b) Some have brought very little food along.
(c) The women are unwilling to prepare the food for the men.
(d) Most of the food has been spoiled by the long journey.

7. From context, what is the likely meaning of the word "dactyl" in "On the other side...towered, arising from dactyl to dactyl, an ancient black castle" (14)?
(a) A tower in the shape of a digit, like a toe or finger.
(b) A type of stone used in medieval constructions.
(c) An architectural figure of a bird.
(d) An image found in a metrical foot of poetry.

8. How late is Ivanovich running on the morning the tour leaves?
(a) 12 minutes.
(b) 1 minute.
(c) 18 minutes.
(d) 3 minutes.

9. In the description of the "mother-of-pearl claws on his dirty toes," what is the man with whom Ivanovich spends the night being compared to (12)?
(a) A laborer.
(b) A hidden gem.
(c) A statue.
(d) An animal.

10. What is Schramm's job title?
(a) Special stimulator.
(b) Narrative guide.
(c) Rural enjoyment monitor.
(d) Official sight illuminator.

11. In the phrase "several people, alas, were taking part in the excursion," what is the word "alas" meant to convey (4)?
(a) The narrator's belief that travel is unnecessary.
(b) Ivanovich's concern that the train will be overcrowded.
(c) The narrator's belief that the excursion will be dull.
(d) Ivanovich's preference to do things on his own.

12. Who is the author of "Cloud, Castle, Lake"?
(a) Anton Chekhov.
(b) Vladimir Nabokov.
(c) Ivan Turgenev
(d) Leo Tolstoy.

13. Which detail of the group leader's appearance is associated with authoritarianism?
(a) Walking stick.
(b) Tyrolese clothing.
(c) Knapsack.
(d) Hobnailed boots.

14. What detail of Ivanovich's appearance seems to impress the narrator?
(a) His athletic physique.
(b) His neatly trimmed hair.
(c) His elegant clothing.
(d) His healthy complexion.

15. What is Ivanovich expected to carry during the second day of the tour?
(a) His own boots.
(b) Sausage.
(c) Bread.
(d) An extra rucksack.