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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book II, Phosphorus.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Helen?
(a) Athos' deceased sister.
(b) Jakob's one surviving aunt.
(c) Athos' deceased wife.
(d) A woman Jakob stays with for several months.

2. Who preaches freedom at Palamas' funeral?
(a) Sikelianos.
(b) No one.
(c) Athos.
(d) Mitsialis.

3. What do Ben and Petra do inside of getting into the bed?
(a) Make love in the sunroom.
(b) Make love on the floor.
(c) Make love in the gardens.
(d) Dress and go to dinner.

4. For what does Jakob yearn?
(a) A child.
(b) A sense of purpose now that his writings are complete.
(c) Forgetfulness.
(d) A way to love Michaela with no barriers.

5. From where has Jakob Beer just emerged at the opening of the novel?
(a) The ocean.
(b) A cave.
(c) A bog.
(d) A forest.

Short Answer Questions

1. What returns to Michaela when she speaks?

2. What is Athos' professional specialty?

3. Of what is Michaela afraid after visiting a museum?

4. Of what does Michaela speak enthusiastically?

5. How long is it before the attraction between Jakob and Alex ends?

(see the answer key)

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