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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of Chapter 7, who indulges in a long reflection on time?
(a) Hans.
(b) Joachim.
(c) The narrator.
(d) Clavdia.

2. What does Hans do when he realizes that Settembrini does not want him to see Naphta again?
(a) Settembrini does not feel that way.
(b) Yields to Settembrini's opinion.
(c) Feigns innocence and visits Naphta's room in town.
(d) Confronts Settembrini to learn his reasoning

3. Who questions Hans about Hans' relationship with Clavdia?
(a) Dr. Behrens.
(b) Settembrini.
(c) Clavdia.
(d) Peeperkorn.

4. Who is a Freemason?
(a) Hans.
(b) Naphta.
(c) Joachim.
(d) Settembrini.

5. How do Hans and Joachim feel when debate between Settembrini and Naphta grows heated?
(a) Embarassed.
(b) Amused.
(c) Happy.
(d) Angry.

6. Where does Peeperkorn host an excursion to in May?
(a) Davos.
(b) Fluela Valley.
(c) Africa.
(d) America.

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

8. Who does Settembrini say is an intellectual servant of the kingdom of death and lust?
(a) Settembrini.
(b) Hans.
(c) God.
(d) Naphta.

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

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

11. What does Hans ask Clavdia for when he finally approaches her in Chapter 5?
(a) A piece of paper.
(b) A kiss.
(c) A blindfold.
(d) A pencil.

12. As winter arrives, what does Hans believe is the reason for his increasing temperature?
(a) His arguments with Settembrini.
(b) His anger at Joachim.
(c) His new studies.
(d) His love for Clavdia.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Joachim forced to return to the Berghof?

2. How are Naphta's rooms decorated?

3. What does Hans accuse Settembrini of offering?

4. What does Settembrini criticize about the medieval tortures?

5. Who offers to allow Hans to use informal pronouns with him?

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