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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Hans feel about his cigars losing their flavor?
(a) Depressed.
(b) Annoyed.
(c) Relieved.
(d) Rejoiced.

2. Who does Hans hallucinate about?
(a) Pribislav Hippe.
(b) Joachim Niemssen.
(c) Hanz Lorenz Castorp.
(d) Clavdia Chauchat.

3. Where does Hans go on Monday in Chapter 4?
(a) A long hike in the mountains.
(b) Davos.
(c) Home.
(d) The dining hall.

4. Who refers to the written word as "the bearer of the human intellect"?
(a) Hans.
(b) Naphta.
(c) Joachim.
(d) Settembrini.

5. What is the relationship between Hans and Joachim?
(a) They do not know each other.
(b) They are cousins.
(c) They are friends.
(d) They are brothers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Settembrini compare to Odysseus?

2. What is the name of the Catholic patient that Joachim tells Hans about in Chapter 3?

3. What does Hans Castorp ride to ascend the Alps?

4. What does Hans sing at the top of his voice in Chapter 4?

5. What is removed during meals and at night?

(see the answer key)

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