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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Settembrini compare to Odysseus?
(a) Hans.
(b) Behrens.
(c) Joachim.
(d) Krokowski.

2. When does Settembrini reproach Hans for having symbolically said goodbye to him on Walpurgis Night?
(a) Easter.
(b) Christmas.
(c) New Years Day.
(d) New Years Eve.

3. What kind of conversation does Settembrini use?
(a) Witty.
(b) All answers are correct.
(c) Mocking.
(d) Learned.

4. Who challenges Naphta to a duel?
(a) Hans.
(b) Joachim.
(c) Settembrini.
(d) Clavdia.

5. What is the name of the Catholic patient that Joachim tells Hans about in Chapter 3?
(a) Ludovico Settembrini.
(b) Barbara Hujus.
(c) Leo Naphta.
(d) Clavdia Chauchat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Peeperkorn tell Hans that he takes for his ailments?

2. What is the name of the private nurse whom Hans meets in Chapter 4?

3. In Chapter 6, what does Hans praise ascetically?

4. What do Hans and Clavdia exchange as tokens?

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

(see the answer key)

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