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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of what is Pascali's observation about Hassan a symbol?
(a) For how the offspring is an improvement from the former generation.
(b) Of how intention does not ensure success.
(c) For the type of detail he must avoid giving in his reports.
(d) For how he must throw his reports into the waters of the Sultan's eyes.

2. What does the crumbling island seem like a metaphor for to Pascali?
(a) The old Roman empire.
(b) The crumbling Ottoman empire.
(c) A paradise in hell.
(d) The crumbling British empire.

3. What does Bowles believe Germany should do?
(a) Keep their treaty with the Sultan.
(b) Stop being the aggressors in the Balkans.
(c) Declare their stance on minorities before developing trade.
(d) Shoot the Kaiser.

4. What does Pascali think is the reason for Bowles' action?
(a) To search out a good spot for enemy landings.
(b) To have a bit of sport for the afternoon.
(c) To make Pascali jealous.
(d) To get rid of evidence of his gluttony.

5. Of what does Pascali warn the Sultan?
(a) That the volcano will blow soon.
(b) That he has watched the Empire slowly deteriorate.
(c) A possible assassination attempt in the near future.
(d) That the island will likely attempt to get out from under Turkish rule.

Short Answer Questions

1. What parallel does Pascali see with his report?

2. What does Pascali think about the things Lydia does at the dinner table?

3. How long has Pascali been a paid informer?

4. How does Bowles think the British operate trade?

5. How does Pascali think the unity of the Ottoman Empire can be maintained?

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