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The Sea Quiz

John Banville
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The Sea Quiz

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1)

What is Myles' physical ailment? (from Section 1: Part 4 (pp. 52-68))

He has polio.
He has a limp.
He is blind.
He is mute.
2)

Why is the narrator uncomfortable one morning in "Section 2: Part 6"? (from Section 2: Part 6 (pp. 182-195))

Because he has a terrible rash.
Because he has a bump on his head.
Because he is hungover.
Because his foot had been run over.
3)

In "Section 1: Part 5", what does the narrator say energizes him? (from Section 1: Part 5 (pp. 68-93))

Storms.
Fear.
Family.
Salvation.
4)

How does the narrator describe Mr. Grace's introduction of himself? (from Section 1: Part 4 (pp. 52-68))

Friendly.
Distracted.
Cruel.
Sarcastic.
5)

In "Section 1: Part 5", what does the narrator say his priest told him about thoughts as a child? (from Section 1: Part 5 (pp. 68-93))

That they should be written down.
That they were never good.
That they could be sins.
That they were owned by God.
6)

In "Section 1: Part 6", what does the narrator say he has been replaced by? (from Section 1: Part 6 (pp. 93-97))

An angel.
A parody of himself.
A demon.
More talented writers.
7)

What does the narrator compare his brandy bottle to in "Section 2: Part 6"? (from Section 2: Part 6 (pp. 182-195))

A pacifier.
A reward.
A blanket.
A baby bottle.
8)

What does Claire tell the narrator about Jerome in "Section 2: Part 6"? (from Section 2: Part 6 (pp. 182-195))

They are opening a business.
They are buying The Cedars.
They are engaged.
They are moving him to Texas.
9)

What makes the narrator think of Van Gogh's self-portraits in "Section 1: Part 6"? (from Section 1: Part 6 (pp. 93-97))

He sees a copy of one in a paper.
His research.
A note from his daughter.
His own reflection.
10)

What type of life does the narrator say he envisioned for himself as a child? (from Section 1: Part 5 (pp. 68-93))

A troubled life.
A life in business.
An academic life.
A life of travel.
11)

In "Section 2: Part 3", how does the narrator describe the Colonel's life? (from Section 2: Part 3 (pp. 136-148))

Loving.
Musical.
Confusing.
Empty.
12)

What ancient city is the narrator reminded of while looking at the water in "Section 1: Part 6"? (from Section 1: Part 6 (pp. 93-97))

Troy.
Sparta.
Athens.
Rome.
13)

What does the narrator say that he saw at the Grace picnic that troubled him? (from Section 1: Part 5 (pp. 68-93))

Chloe's scar.
Mrs. Grace's crotch.
Rose's chest.
Myles being beat.
14)

What does the narrator tell himself at the end of "Section 2: Part 4"? (from Section 2: Part 4 (pp. 148-163))

Leave yourself alone.
You are better.
Tell the truth.
Get out of this house.
15)

What does the narrator say Mr. Grace overdid when introducing himself? (from Section 1: Part 4 (pp. 52-68))

His facial expressions.
His movements.
His handshake.
His manners.
16)

What does the narrator say Anna called her hospital photographs? (from Section 2: Part 2 (pp. 109-136))

An indictment.
A report.
A portrait.
A truth.
17)

What does the narrator say he and Anna agreed upon when they got married? (from Section 2: Part 4 (pp. 148-163))

To free each other from sterotypes.
To stay together no matter what.
To support each other financially.
To have at least one child.
18)

Why does the narrator say he was so upset to discover the broken bird's eggs as a child? (from Section 2: Part 1 (pp. 101-119))

Because it proved how cruel the world is.
Because he had discovered those eggs.
Because eggs are perfect.
Because there were chicks inside.
19)

Why does the narrator say Rose and Chloe got into an argument at the beach one day? (from Section 2: Part 5 (pp. 163-182))

Because Chloe wouldn't listen to Rose.
Because Rose yelled at Chloe.
Because Chloe was bossing Rose around.
Because Rose wanted money.
20)

In "Section 2: Part 6", who does Jerome say he is when he wakes up the narrator? (from Section 2: Part 6 (pp. 182-195))

A reporter.
A doctor.
A priest.
A friend.
21)

How does the narrator describe the early self-portraits of Van Gogh? (from Section 1: Part 6 (pp. 93-97))

Talented.
Complex.
Juvenile.
Angry.
22)

Where does the narrator say Chloe found another boy to torture with her love? (from Section 2: Part 2 (pp. 109-136))

From a nearby town.
From the city.
From a vacation resort.
From the same town.
23)

What does the narrator do with the rock in "Section 1: Part 6"? (from Section 1: Part 6 (pp. 93-97))

Gives it to a child.
Throws it in the water.
Puts it to his lips.
Squeezes it in his hand.
24)

At the end of "Section 2: Part 2", how does the narrator say he feels? (from Section 2: Part 2 (pp. 109-136))

Nervous.
Old.
Tired.
Excited.
25)

How did Myles interrupt the narrator the first time he was alone with Mrs. Grace? (from Section 1: Part 4 (pp. 52-68))

He was chasing a dog.
He said he was hurt.
He wanted something to eat.
He wanted to use the phone.
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