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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book I, The Gradual Instant.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what is Athos prone?
(a) Fits of rage.
(b) Doubt.
(c) Euphoria.
(d) Depression.

2. When does Jakob feel safe above ground for the first time?
(a) Laying a wreath where Athos' ashes are buried.
(b) Emerging from some caves he is exploring.
(c) Camping out in a birch forest during an electrical storm.
(d) Lying in Michaela's arms.

3. What effect does hearing the old tongue have on Jakob?
(a) It causes him to feel both fear and love.
(b) It reminds him that he is not the same as he was.
(c) It brings up images of his mother.
(d) It causes him to feel confused.

4. What often makes Athos feel depressed?
(a) Thinking about Helen.
(b) Feeling Jakob pull away from him.
(c) Seeing Jakob growing away from Jakob's heritage.
(d) Writing about those lost at Biskupin.

5. How does Jakob approach listening to composers?
(a) Studying everything about the composer before listening to his/her work.
(b) Systematically.
(c) Randomly.
(d) With just one ear covered by the headset.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is significant of Salonika?

2. What do Athos' stories evoke in Jakob?

3. Who preaches freedom at Palamas' funeral?

4. Around which of Alex's friends does Jakob feel insecure?

5. Where do Jakob and Alex meet?

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