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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: A Victorian, Chapters 9, 10, 11 and 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is it by the summer of 1889 that Bell's feelings for Lascelles's son wane?
(a) They share few common interests.
(b) He buries himself in politics.
(c) He is not as bright, passionate as she.
(d) He calls upon her less frequently.

2. January 1914 ends, water and provisions are running low, and who is sent to warn Bell to turn back?
(a) Arabian sheiks.
(b) Turkish soldiers.
(c) Lebanese soldiers.
(d) British soldiers.

3. In May of 1911 Bell meets Thomas Edward Lawrence whose position is what?
(a) Junior geologish.
(b) Royal archeologist.
(c) Senior archeologist.
(d) Junior archaeologist.

4. When do Bell and her entourage reach Bombay?
(a) January 1903.
(b) December 1902.
(c) November 1902.
(d) October 1892.

5. What is the purpose of Bell's initial trip to Jerusalem?
(a) To study Arabic and enter the Arabic world.
(b) To study Altai and enter the Arabic world.
(c) To study Hebrew and enter the Arabic world.
(d) To study Bodish and enter the Arabic world.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is suffering a decline in this country where Bell is in 1912 that draws her attention?

2. When Bell continues eastward and across the Pacific, where in North America does she initially land?

3. Longing to escape her dreary existence in England, when does Bell leave for the East once more?

4. In Chapter 11, Bell finally sets off on her trek with how many camels in her caravan?

5. By the end of her second year, Bell is the first woman to achieve first place in Modern History studies, but fails in what?

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