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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two, Chapters One through Three.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What university is Felix set to attend?
(a) Harvard.
(b) Cambridge.
(c) Oxford.
(d) Yale.

2. Why does Cobb return home?
(a) To take care of his ill father.
(b) To go back to school.
(c) A wedding.
(d) A funeral.

3. What are Felix's professional ambitions?
(a) Journalist.
(b) Soldier.
(c) Doctor.
(d) Professional athlete.

4. The opening scene in the novel takes place:
(a) Swimming in a pond.
(b) In a dream sequence.
(c) On a train.
(d) In a jail cell.

5. Who are the askaris?
(a) African children.
(b) Missionaries.
(c) Shamans.
(d) Native soldiers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Gabriel and Charis first meet?

2. What is the relationship between Felix and Gabriel?

3. Where does Smith send his family?

4. What is the setting of Part One, Chapter Four?

5. While at dinner with his family, what does Felix do that angers the rest of the family?

(see the answer key)

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