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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 does Peeperkorn propose to Hans in Chapter 7 shortly after Clavdia introduces them?

2. What is Hans surprised to learn about Naphta while he is in Settembrini's garret?

3. Who claims that his love for Clavdia is a burning torment?

4. How are Naphta's rooms decorated?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What do Settembrini and Naphta argue about in Naphta's apartment, and what does each man say?

3. What role does the concept of time play at the beginning of Chapter 7?

4. Describe Joachim's death and the illness leading to it.

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

6. Due to his studies, what does Hans frequently refer to in conversation, and how does Joachim respond?

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

8. What happens at the Berghof as spring approaches?

9. What does Settembrini tell Hans that he plans to do in Chapter 6, and why?

10. Describe Peeperkorn's group outings and Settembrini's opinion of Hans' relationship with Peeperkorn.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How is foreshadowing used in "The Magic Mountain"? Choose one major instance of foreshadowing and follow it through the book, finishing with how the event is fulfilled.

Essay Topic 2

Which characters are present in the novel as the protagonist and the antagonist? Why are these characters labeled in this way?

Essay Topic 3

How is time portrayed in "The Magic Mountain"? How is this concept addressed, and what does this mean?

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