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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Hans surprised to learn about Naphta while he is in Settembrini's garret?
(a) That Naphta has a relationship with Clavdia.
(b) That Naphta is a Jesuit.
(c) That Naphta is dying.
(d) That Naphta is a homosexual.

2. Who does Hans suspect of having had a physical relationship with Clavdia?
(a) Frau Stohr.
(b) Joachim.
(c) Dr. Krokowski.
(d) Dr. Behrens.

3. What are Hans and Settembrini doing when they fall into an open argument?
(a) Waiting for the Sunday mail.
(b) Discussing Clavdia.
(c) Watching Joachim leave.
(d) There is no argument.

4. Where does Peeperkorn host an excursion to in May?
(a) Davos.
(b) America.
(c) Africa.
(d) Fluela Valley.

5. What does Hans accuse Settembrini of offering?
(a) False friendship.
(b) Jealousy.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Hypocritical advice.

6. Who will not acknowledge Hans, despite his best efforts?
(a) Clavdia.
(b) Pieter.
(c) Joachim.
(d) Settembrini.

7. When Settembrini greets Hans after weeks of silence, what does he ask if Hans liked?
(a) Lilith.
(b) Nothing.
(c) The apple.
(d) The pomegranate.

8. Why is Dr. Behrens happy that Joachim's heart is giving out?
(a) Because Hans will not witness Joachim's death.
(b) Because Joachim is avoiding unpleasant complications and will have a swift passing.
(c) Because he hates Joachim.
(d) Because Joachim's death will be more painful.

9. Who does Settembrini introduce Hans and Joachim to in Chapter 6?
(a) Leo Naphta.
(b) Clavdia Chauchat.
(c) Dr. Krokowski.
(d) Dr. Behrens.

10. What do Hans and Joachim promise before leaving Settembrini and Naphta?
(a) To visit again.
(b) To carry a message to Clavdia.
(c) To be careful on their return to the Berghof.
(d) To never mention seeing them.

11. What passes without comment in October?
(a) Settembrini's death.
(b) Naphta's birthday.
(c) Hans' marriage to Clavdia.
(d) Joachim's discharge deadline.

12. What causes the tensions and rivalries amongst Hans' group of friends?
(a) Peeperkorn's anger at Hans.
(b) Clavdia ignoring Hans.
(c) Hans' friendship with Settembrini.
(d) Hans' relationship with Clavdia.

13. What does Peeperkorn use to commit suicide?
(a) A gun.
(b) A rope hung from his closet.
(c) A hypodermic needle filled with tropical poison.
(d) A knife.

14. What do the patients having affairs use to visit one another?
(a) Space extending beyond connecting balconies.
(b) The woods surrounding the Berghof.
(c) Closets near the dining hall.
(d) Letters.

15. What does Peeperkorn tell Hans that he takes for his ailments?
(a) Penicillin.
(b) Tropical medicines.
(c) Quinine.
(d) Insulin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who offers to allow Hans to use informal pronouns with him?

2. Where does Hans "play king" and muse over his recent experiences?

3. How are Naphta's rooms decorated?

4. Who does Settembrini say is justifying a totalitarian state?

5. On Walpurgis Night, what does Clavdia tell Hans that she is doing the next day?

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