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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book I, Vertical Time.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jakob see ascending?
(a) A blimp.
(b) A flock of crows.
(c) Spirits.
(d) A flock of vultures.

2. Who is Kostas Mitsialis?
(a) An old colleague of Athos.
(b) The Polish consul.
(c) A Greek Orthodox priest.
(d) The mayor of Athens.

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

4. Who deliberately smashes and reburies this site?
(a) The local government of the region.
(b) The country's government.
(c) The Nazis.
(d) The international archeological consortium.

5. Where does Jakob learn to live a normal life as Athos prepares for their move to Canada?
(a) From Sikelianos.
(b) From the other boys of the town.
(c) He does not learn this.
(d) From Kostas and Daphne.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Australian and British soldiers described doing?

2. Why does Athos take Jakob to Athens?

3. What does Jakob feel inside him?

4. What does Athos say the sight of many birds is?

5. What does Ioannis tell of losing?

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