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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Hans particularly interested in seeing at Dr. Behrens' apartments?
(a) A portrait of Clavdia.
(b) His self-portrait.
(c) Clavdia's medical records.
(d) His medical records.

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

3. What does Hans accuse Settembrini of offering?
(a) Jealousy.
(b) False friendship.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Hypocritical advice.

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

5. What is Hans surprised to learn about Naphta while he is in Settembrini's garret?
(a) That Naphta is a Jesuit.
(b) That Naphta is a homosexual.
(c) That Naphta is dying.
(d) That Naphta has a relationship with Clavdia.

6. What does Settembrini criticize about the medieval tortures?
(a) Its treatment of women.
(b) The royalty.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Its tortures.

7. Who hosts parties and outings to local sites?
(a) Behrens.
(b) Hans.
(c) Peeperkorn.
(d) Joachim.

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

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

10. Who do Settembrini and Naphta argue about first as Joachim and Hans visit Naphta's rooms?
(a) Rousseau.
(b) Virgil.
(c) Pieta.
(d) Shakespeare.

11. What question does Hans try to find the answer to in Chapter 5?
(a) "How did the world begin?"
(b) "What is life?"
(c) "Who am I?"
(d) None.

12. What begins a heated argument between Settembrini and Naphta at a tavern?
(a) Joachim's desire to return to a soldier's life
(b) An innocent joke about Virgil.
(c) There is no argument.
(d) Caring for Hans.

13. What does Peeperkorn propose to Hans in Chapter 7 shortly after Clavdia introduces them?
(a) Clavdia's death.
(b) A trip to Fluela Valley.
(c) Drinks and games.
(d) That Hans leave Clavdia alone.

14. Where do Hans and Joachim meet Dr. Behrens later in October?
(a) Hans' balcony.
(b) Davos.
(c) The dining hall.
(d) On an outside path.

15. Who will not acknowledge Hans, despite his best efforts?
(a) Settembrini.
(b) Joachim.
(c) Pieter.
(d) Clavdia.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hans ask Clavdia for when he finally approaches her in Chapter 5?

2. What does Settembrini reveal that he belongs to?

3. What do Hans and Clavdia exchange as tokens?

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

5. Who does Settembrini compare Clavdia to in Chapter 5?

(see the answer keys)

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