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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Athos do during the night?
(a) Snores all night.
(b) Paces the floor.
(c) Writes long letters.
(d) Prepares lectures.

2. What does Athos insist that Jakob do?
(a) Forgive.
(b) Keep up on his Greek.
(c) Write down what he remembers of his family.
(d) Keep up on his Hebrew.

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

4. Where does Athos take Jakob?
(a) Crete.
(b) Italy.
(c) The United States.
(d) Zakynthos Island.

5. What do Athos and Jakob gather?
(a) Fellow strays.
(b) News.
(c) Pieces of art about the Holocaust.
(d) Pieces of art about the Jewish people.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom does Jakob write letters?

2. How does Jakob approach listening to composers?

3. Of what is Athos the last?

4. Who preaches freedom at Palamas' funeral?

5. What does Athos say luck requires?

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