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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What have the "Observer" and "Sunday Times" asked Hilary for?
(a) Complimentary copies of Philip's book.
(b) Excerpts of Philips' book to print.
(c) A photograph of Philip.
(d) An interview with Philip.

2. What is the initial ransom demanded for Morris Zapp?
(a) $500,000.
(b) $100,000.
(c) $250,000.
(d) $50,000.

3. What author is the subject of the conference Morris Zapp attends in Zurich?
(a) James Joyce.
(b) Toni Morrison.
(c) Jane Austen.
(d) Thomas Hardy.

4. What character was Angelica playing in the literary work being enacted in Lausanne?
(a) Madame Sosostris, Clairvoyante.
(b) The Hyacinth Girl.
(c) Eugenides.
(d) Belladonna, the Lady of Situations.

5. Where does Persse fly to from London?
(a) Los Angeles.
(b) Dublin.
(c) Lausanne.
(d) Geneva.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Persse fly to London?

2. Where did Lily Pabst run away to at age 16?

3. What does the reference on the prayer card tell Persse?

4. Who gets the UNESCO chair?

5. Where is Philip Swallow headed to from Ankara?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the differences between Waikiki Beach in Hawaii and the beach Persse knows in Connemara, Ireland?

2. How does Morris Zapp feel about the letter he receives from Philip Swallow while at Lake Como?

3. Describe the room where Persse stays in Lausanne.

4. What does Lodge declare is the real attraction for people who go to conferences?

5. What exciting news does Hilary have for Philip when he returns home?

6. Why is Persse so grateful that he opened an American Express card?

7. What are Morris Zapp's reasons for inviting Arthur Kingfisher to his Jerusalem conference?

8. How does Persse find Hermann Pabst?

9. What is Joy's explanation for sleeping with Philip when he was in Genoa?

10. What is Josh Collins' concern with Robin Dempsey's frequent presence in the Computer Centre?

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