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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Hans feel about the image of his grandfather in his coffin?
(a) He reveres it.
(b) He finds his grandfather hideous.
(c) He is terrified by it.
(d) Hans does not see his grandfather in his coffin.

2. What causes Hans' temperature to decline in Chapter 5?
(a) An extended illness.
(b) An argument with Dr. Krokowski.
(c) A failed attempt to get Clavdia's attention.
(d) A successful attempt to get Clavdia's attention.

3. Who does Hans learn has recently died in his room?
(a) Clavdia Chauchat.
(b) His aunt.
(c) An American woman.
(d) An Austrian horseman

4. Who whistles at Hans on the mountain path?
(a) A female doctor.
(b) A male patient.
(c) A male doctor.
(d) A female patient.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the whistler?

2. What does Hans think about the portrait of his grandfather in his civic costume as town councilor?

3. Who does Settembrini call "lieutenant"?

4. Who does Hans hallucinate about?

5. What causes Hans to hallucinate in Chapter 4?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Hans' welcome meal at the Berghof.

2. What is Dr. Krokowski's lecture about in Chapter 4?

3. What annoys Hans during first breakfast in Chapter 3?

4. Who is Barbara Hujus?

5. What do Hans and Joachim do on Sunday in Chapter 4?

6. How does Settembrini feel about music?

7. What does Hans notice on a walk along a mountain path in Chapter 3, and how does it make him feel?

8. On Monday in Chapter 4, what does Hans do before attending Dr. Krokowski's lecture?

9. How does Hans tell Joachim that he feels about death in Chapter 4?

10. Describe Hans and Settembrini's conversation at the beginning of Chapter 5.

(see the answer keys)

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