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

2. Why do Settembrini and Naphta resent Peeperkorn?

3. When does Settembrini appear in Chapter 6?

4. Who does Clavdia return to the Berghof with?

5. Who praises scientific knowledge and truth?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Hans and Settembrini argue about that causes Hans to accuse Settembrini of offering hypocritical advice?

2. What role does the "military life" play in the conversation between Hans, Joachim, Settembrini and Naphta in Chapter 6?

3. What does Hans become aware of in Chapter 5, and what do the other patients learn about Hans?

4. What happens when Joachim and Hans encounter Dr. Behrens on a mountain path in October, and why does Hans react this way?

5. What do Joachim and Hans discuss on their way back to the Berghof after leaving Settembrini and Naphta?

6. What do Hans and Peeperkorn say about Clavdia during their conversation in early spring?

7. When Hans and Joachim join Settembrini in his apartment, what does Settembrini say about Naphta?

8. Why is Hans summoned the day after an excursion to a famous waterfall in the nearby Fluela Valley?

9. What do Hans and Clavdia discuss in the salon in Chapter 7?

10. Describe Hans' interactions with Clavdia on Walpurgis Night.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the significance of death in this novel? What events are driven by illness and death? How are characters viewed based on their health?

Essay Topic 2

How do the minor characters in the novel affect the plot? How would the novel be different if one or more of these characters were removed?

Essay Topic 3

How does Hans change throughout the novel? Detail the changes he makes and the reasons behind those changes.

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