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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who founded the convent to which Mireille and Valentine belong?
(a) Alexander
(b) Charlemagne
(c) Marie-Charlotte
(d) Garin

2. What activity does Catherine use to fill her time before she leaves for Algeria?
(a) Painting
(b) Writing letters
(c) Reading
(d) Playing chess

3. From whom is Letizia descended?
(a) Caesar
(b) Phoenicians
(c) Charlemagne
(d) Christ

4. Why does Harry become upset at the thought of Catherine going to Algeria?
(a) He believes she will be unable to communicate effectively
(b) He has heard that it is very dangerous there
(c) He feels that it is too far away from family and friends
(d) He does not want her near Arabs

5. What small gift does Catherine present to El-Marad's daughter when they arrive at his house?
(a) A white queen chess piece
(b) Money
(c) A falcon
(d) A note from Nim

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Solarin call which is against all of the rules of chess?

2. In what occupation was Catherine Velis previously employed?

3. Which of Catherine's friends does El-Marad's name remind her?

4. How was Fiske killed?

5. What does Nim potentially provide Catherine in Algeria?

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