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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On page 19, to what does the narrator compare Ivanovich's return journey, away from the lake?
(a) A "hideous fairy tale."
(b) A "soul-shattering nightmare."
(c) A "sinister game."
(d) A "cruel, demeaning prank."

2. What technique is used in the sentence "The burning sun crept toward a corner of the window and suddenly spilled over the yellow bench" (6)?
(a) Simile.
(b) Paradox.
(c) Imagery.
(d) Juxtaposition.

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

4. Who greets Ivanovich at the inn near the lake?
(a) A goose.
(b) A puppy.
(c) A pretty girl.
(d) The innkeeper.

5. What does Ivanovich do when he first sees the view of the lake?
(a) Falls to his knees.
(b) Gasps aloud.
(c) Presses his hand to his heart.
(d) Begins to weep.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ivanovich think "must be oriented toward something or someone" (4)?

2. What does Ivanovich do to distract himself from "the absurdity and horror of the situation" (6)?

3. Which of the following describes the group leader accurately?

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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