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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, Conclusion.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 6, what does Hans praise ascetically?
(a) Clavdia Chauchat.
(b) Death.
(c) Military life.
(d) The Berghof.

2. What does Settembrini explain about his and Naphta's arguments?
(a) They are never in earnest.
(b) They often argue in good fellowship.
(c) Naphta is always right.
(d) Settembrini is always right.

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

4. What does Hans muse about while lying on his deck chair?
(a) Love.
(b) Clavdia.
(c) Time.
(d) Death.

5. Where does Hans first arrive in Chapter 1?
(a) At the wharf.
(b) America.
(c) The Berghof.
(d) Davos-Platz.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Settembrini compare to Minos and Rhadamanthus?

2. What does Joachim think Hans has picked up while lying on his balcony?

3. What does Naphta claim has only resulted in the dehumanizing rule of money?

4. Who claims that classicism furthers the human enterprise?

5. What does Hans plan to do on Monday in Chapter 4?

(see the answer key)

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