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Pascali's Island | Quiz

Barry Unsworth
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1)

What do Lydia and Pascali talk about concerning the boats? (from Section 6)

The way the boats seem to be changing hands.
The manufacturing of so many new boats.
The sinking of two boats this week.
The boats' boarding by the garrison.
2)

What shocking news does Bowles give Pascali? (from Section 15)

That Germany has occupied Constantinople.
That the Sultan is on his way to being deposed.
That the Sultan is dead.
That Lydia is actually a German government agent.
3)

At the opening of this section, how does Pasha feel about himself? (from Section 7)

Good.
Ashamed.
Despondent.
Embarrassed.
4)

What does Pascali realize he loves as he loves the island? (from Section 6)

Halvah and humus.
Grapes and humus.
Olives and grapes.
Grapes and halvah.
5)

What does Pascali realize Smith's business must be? (from Section 7)

A slaver.
Running drugs.
Guns for the rebels.
A very expensive type of crab.
6)

For what purpose would he do the answer to question #97? (from Section 9)

To get a lot of money.
To get off the island.
To see Bowles humiliated.
To see Lydia turn away from Bowles.
7)

What does Pascali figure out about how Bowles will remove the statue from the island? (from Section 15)

Through the mountains over to the other side of the island.
He's still trying to figure it out.
By ballon in the middle of the night.
By way of Smith's boat.
8)

When Pascali leads Izzet and the soldiers to the cove, who is dead? (from Section 16)

No one.
Smith.
The soldiers Pasha had posted at the site.
Lydia.
9)

What does Pascali think he has found? (from Section 8)

A way to gain Lydia's love.
A way to earn a huge sum of money.
A way to get Bowles off the island immediately.
A way to break free of the island.
10)

Why does a soldier point a rifle at Bowles? (from Section 7)

Because the soldier is incompetent.
Because he thought Bowles threatened Pascali.
Because they mistrust foreigners, especially the English.
Because Bowles inadvertently insults the man.q
11)

Who does Pascali see talking to the person Pascali is following? (from Section 12)

Izzet.
Smith.
Lydia.
Bowles.
12)

What does Pascali think that Bowles sees within Pascali? (from Section 9)

Corruption.
A man without a country.
A homeless romantic.
A man with high ideals.
13)

Of what does Izzet warn Pascali? (from Section 7)

That Bowles will be arrested if he violates any of the contract.
That Pascali will be held personally responsible for the remaining money owed to Pasha.
That the contract will not be in force until they receive the rest of the money.
That Pascali must supervise Bowles's access.
14)

Of what is Pascali now convinced? (from Section 13)

That he is about to die.
That Pasha is not the person to fear.
That Izzet likes the way Pascali works.
That he will get his money finally.
15)

How does a lack of the true effects of lighting cause Lydia's painting to look according to Pascali? (from Section 6)

It causes unnatural shadows.
It distorts perspective.
It gives a pastoral glow to the painting that is unreal.
It makes landscapes seem nearly like hallucinations.
16)

Why is Pascali in danger? (from Section 11)

Because of Bowles' actions.
For accepting bribe money.
For informing on Fisherman Smith.
Because of his love for Lydia.
17)

What does Pascali find Bowles doing at the excavation site? (from Section 13)

Unearthing a bronze statue.
Sleeping.
Smashing many artifacts.
Burying the gold bracelet.
18)

How much does Pascali ask for keeping Bowles' secret? (from Section 10)

75 liras.
500 liras.
200 liras.
150 liras.
19)

What does Pascali learn about the phrase "terra rossa"? (from Section 14)

That it is only used in very primative cultures for making wood-fired dishes.
That it is bauxite, a non-plastic, clay-like material, generally red in color.
That there is actually no such material.
That it is slightly radioactive.
20)

Of what does Pascali write to the Sultan in this section? (from Section 16)

Of Pascali's desire to retire.
Of the death of Bowles and his party to the Sultan in his report.
Of Pascali's desier to return to Istanbul.
That he is no longer going to be writing any reports.
21)

What does Bowles say when asked by Izzet if he has the contract with him? (from Section 8)

He says he has sent it to England.
He says yes but that they cannot have it.
He says no.
He says that the contract and receipt are in a safe deposit with instructions to send them to the British Consul in the event of his death.
22)

What hinges upon Izzet fulfilling Bowles's demand? (from Section 11)

Further negotiations.
Any artifacts being turned over to the State.
Bowles leaving the island.
Any more money.
23)

What kind of image does Pascali think Bowles projects? (from Section 9)

A dedicated amatuer scientist.
A sophisticated, yet jaded, businessman.
One of decency, morality, and ethics.
A bit of a fop.
24)

What is the likely reason Bowles has suddenly brought up the presence of the soldiers? (from Section 11)

Because he wants to discomfit Pasha.
To be doubly obnoxious.
As a stalling tactic.
As more leverage.
25)

Who seems surprised at the number of objects within the room? (from Section 6)

Bowles.
Mahmoud.
Izzet.
Smith.
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