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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Jakob suffer from scurvy?
(a) They cannot afford to buy fruit.
(b) There is a storm that knocks their three fruit trees down.
(c) There is a drought and the fruit trees die.
(d) The Nazis loot the fruit groves.

2. When does Ben first meet Jakob and Michaela?
(a) Michaela's birthday party.
(b) Irena's birthday party.
(c) A memorial service for Athos.
(d) Jakob's book signing.

3. Who is Palamas?
(a) A soldier.
(b) A priest.
(c) A poet.
(d) An historian.

4. About what continent does Athos talk to Jakob?
(a) Antarctica.
(b) Australia.
(c) North American.
(d) Asia.

5. What does Idhra do for Jakob?
(a) Plunges him into a deeper depression.
(b) Liberates his heart.
(c) Liberates his mind.
(d) Opens his memory.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what does Athos help Jakob as far as the subtleties?

2. What does Athos do when he sees Jakob?

3. What does Jakob miss when living with Athos?

4. How does Jakob approach listening to composers?

5. What does Athos insist that Jakob do?

(see the answer key)

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