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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Clavdia feel about the fact that Peeperkorn loves her?
(a) She loves him as well.
(b) Peeperkorn does not love Clavdia.
(c) Frightened.
(d) Grateful and devoted.

2. Who claims that classicism furthers the human enterprise?
(a) Hans.
(b) Joachim.
(c) Naphta.
(d) Settembrini.

3. Who does Hans ask to explain the biochemical processes behind sweating and blushing?
(a) Dr. Behrens.
(b) Dr. Krokowski.
(c) Joachim.
(d) Clavdia.

4. How is Settembrini's garret decorated?
(a) In all black and white.
(b) Not at all.
(c) Plainly.
(d) Lavishly.

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

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

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

8. On Walpurgis Night, what does Clavdia tell Hans that she is doing the next day?
(a) Marrying Dr. Behrens.
(b) Leaving the Berghof.
(c) Dying.
(d) Having a baby.

9. What does Hans do when Joachim's corpse begins to smile inside the coffin?
(a) Hastily closes the coffin.
(b) Has nightmares repeatedly.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Begins to cry.

10. Who is getting worse but leaves the Berghof without authorization anyway because they cannot stand it anymore?
(a) Clavdia.
(b) Hans.
(c) Joachim.
(d) Frau Salomon.

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

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

13. Who does Hans begin being analyzed by in Chapter 6?
(a) Settembrini.
(b) Dr. Behrens.
(c) Dr. Krokowski.
(d) Joachim.

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

15. Why do Settembrini and Naphta resent Peeperkorn?
(a) For his relationship with Clavdia.
(b) For his ignorance.
(c) They do not.
(d) For interfering in their pedagogical rivalry over Hans.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who questions Hans about Hans' relationship with Clavdia?

2. Where do Hans and Joachim meet Dr. Behrens later in October?

3. Why is Joachim forced to return to the Berghof?

4. What does Peeperkorn use to commit suicide?

5. Who claims that his love for Clavdia is a burning torment?

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