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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Naphta claim has only resulted in the dehumanizing rule of money?
(a) Poverty.
(b) Settembrini's humanistic concept of freedom.
(c) The Kingdom of God.
(d) The Berghof.

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

4. Who claims that his love for Clavdia is a burning torment?
(a) Leo Naphta.
(b) Hans Castorp.
(c) Ferdinand Wehsal.
(d) Ludovico Settembrini.

5. On the evening that Dr. Behrens entertains patients with a musical parlor trick, what does Clavdia ask Hans about?
(a) Settembrini.
(b) Hans.
(c) Joachim.
(d) Clavdia.

6. Who does Settembrini compare Clavdia to in Chapter 5?
(a) Eve.
(b) Lilith.
(c) Aphrodite.
(d) Artemis.

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

8. What does Clavdia threaten to do when Hans praises her arms?
(a) Cry herself to sleep.
(b) Leave.
(c) Marry Peeperkorn.
(d) Kill herself.

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

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

11. What does Settembrini urge Hans to do?
(a) Ask Clavdia on a date.
(b) Allow Dr. Behrens to examine him.
(c) Leave the Berghof.
(d) Take psychoanalytical sessions with Dr. Krokowski.

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

13. 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.

14. How are Naphta's rooms decorated?
(a) Naphta's rooms are never described.
(b) Poorly due to his destitution.
(c) In black and white decor.
(d) Lavishly with red and purple silk brocade.

15. Who does Clavdia return to the Berghof with?
(a) Joachim Ziemssen.
(b) No one.
(c) Hans Castorp.
(d) Pieter Peeperkorn.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Settembrini greets Hans after weeks of silence, what does he ask if Hans liked?

2. What does Peeperkorn propose to Hans in Chapter 7 shortly after Clavdia introduces them?

3. How does Clavdia feel about the fact that Peeperkorn loves her?

4. Who does Hans begin being analyzed by in Chapter 6?

5. Who claims that classicism furthers the human enterprise?

(see the answer keys)

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