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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose always-late, door-slamming entrances to the dining hall does Hans watch?
(a) Settembrini's.
(b) Behrens'.
(c) Clavdia's.
(d) Joachim's.

2. Who is Tienappel?
(a) Hans' cousin.
(b) Hans' grandfather.
(c) Hans' great-uncle.
(d) Hans' father.

3. What does Hans Castorp ride to ascend the Alps?
(a) A boat.
(b) A ski-lift.
(c) His narrow-gauge railroad car.
(d) The Berghof's personal plane.

4. Whose sickly cough horrifies Hans?
(a) An American woman's.
(b) Clavdia Chauchat's.
(c) Joachim's.
(d) An Austrian horseman's.

5. Whose comical mispronunciations provide endless amusement?
(a) Joachim.
(b) Frau Stohr.
(c) Hans.
(d) Dr. Krokowski.

Short Answer Questions

1. After his bed rest ends, what does Hans accompany Joachim to do?

2. What is Settembrini's reason for his feelings about music?

3. What do Joachim and Settembrini agree that music can awaken?

4. Who listens to a concert in Chapter 4?

5. What is Hans late for in Chapter 4?

(see the answer key)

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