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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What motivated Rudi to go on?

2. Who does Franz blame for Rudi's disappearance?

3. Why was Rudi frustrated and shamed when he came to the crack?

4. What did Rudi still have in his hands?

5. What was the main reason that Saxo gave that he wouldn't climb with Franz?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was Rudi so tired?

2. Before Franz hears from Winter in regards to Rudi's climbing ability, how does he feel?

3. Why was Frau Matt not upset with Paul Tauglich?

4. What can the chapter title refer to if it is used as a metaphor?

5. In which way did Rudi earn his uncle's admiration?

6. What made Rudi's actions regarding Saxo's rescue all the more selfless?

7. In what ways did the Englishman not look so good?

8. What is Rudi's second major contribution to this hike, and how was it different from his attempted contribution before?

9. What was the reason that Rudi couldn't come with Saxo and Winter to Broli?

10. What happened, and how did it strand Rudi?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Saxo's behavior and maturity throughout the novel. What kind of character is Saxo, and what role does he play in the story? Speculate on his accident and the author's purpose for him getting in an accident.

Essay Topic 2

Rudi is devastated by his actions on the Wunderhorn. Discuss at least three different ways the boy could have chosen to handle the consequence of his action. How would each change him? How would those different decisions effect the outcome of the story? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Take a closer look at Rudi's character. How does he mature throughout the course of the story, and what events hasten this maturity? In what ways was it necessary for Rudi to mature before he climbed the Citadel, and why? Use quotes from the story to lend credibility to your answer.

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