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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Cloud, Castle, Lake".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the narrator says that the road "undulated," what is being said of this road (12)?
(a) It gently rises and falls.
(b) It curves sharply.
(c) It varies in width.
(d) It abruptly ends.

2. From context, what is the likely meaning of the word "dactyl" in "On the other side...towered, arising from dactyl to dactyl, an ancient black castle" (14)?
(a) An architectural figure of a bird.
(b) A tower in the shape of a digit, like a toe or finger.
(c) An image found in a metrical foot of poetry.
(d) A type of stone used in medieval constructions.

3. What is discovered when the group members pool their food for dinner?
(a) Some have brought very little food along.
(b) The women are unwilling to prepare the food for the men.
(c) Ivanovich is the only one who has brought something different.
(d) Most of the food has been spoiled by the long journey.

4. What is Schramm's job title?
(a) Official sight illuminator.
(b) Narrative guide.
(c) Special stimulator.
(d) Rural enjoyment monitor.

5. Who is depicted "in a low-cut gown" on page 4?
(a) Fate.
(b) Mercy.
(c) Temperance.
(d) Justice.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the man tells stories about his "philanderings," what is he talking about (5)?

2. What word does the narrator say describes the appearance of "all creatures still unknown to us" (4)?

3. What "fancy-style" item does Ivanovich buy for his trip (3)?

4. What does Ivanovich enjoy reading?

5. What does Ivanovich feel is happening as the first night of the tour wears on?

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