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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 18, 19, 20 and 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What captivates Nicholas immediately upon his arrival in Greece?
(a) Landscape.
(b) Architecture.
(c) Women.
(d) School.

2. Why does Conchis take a break while telling Nicholas his life story?
(a) To catch Nicholas off guard.
(b) To regain his composure.
(c) To check on the dessert.
(d) To get some brandy.

3. What did Nicholas find in Conchis' home that he found astonishing?
(a) Original works of art.
(b) A large group of women.
(c) Mirrors everywhere.
(d) Nude models.

4. Which of the following is a priapus?
(a) Woman's glove.
(b) Central character in a Shakespeare play.
(c) Nazi war crimes.
(d) Representation of an ancient fertility god.

5. Where does Conchis take Nicholas on a tour?
(a) Reef.
(b) Town.
(c) Villa.
(d) Garden.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following terms best describes how Nicholas feels about his experiences at the school so far?

2. What does Nicholas see in the garden?

3. Which of the following best describes how Nicholas views himself as a poet?

4. Which of the following is an accurate description of the school at which Nicholas finds a job?

5. How does Nicholas feel as he and Alison break up?

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