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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 63, 64, 65, 66 and 67.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Conchis describe Anton's treatment of the Greeks on the island during the war?
(a) Surprisingly easy.
(b) Relatively lenient.
(c) Extremely harsh.
(d) Exactly the same as other areas.

2. Which of the following terms best describes Maria as she brings breakfast to Nicholas?
(a) Silent.
(b) Deaf.
(c) Curious.
(d) Chatty.

3. What does Nicholas tell Julie he wants?
(a) To marry her.
(b) To keep up the masque.
(c) To pretend they have made love.
(d) To plot revenge on Conchis.

4. What conclusion does Nicholas come to about Conchis in this section of the novel?
(a) That he is hiding the truth from Nicholas.
(b) That he has special gifts and skills.
(c) That he must be mad.
(d) That he cannot be trusted.

5. Where does Julie tell Nicholas she has been?
(a) With Alison.
(b) With Joe.
(c) On Conchis' yacht.
(d) In Athens.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the empty litter described as being symbolic of?

2. How does Nicholas respond to Alison's emotional reaction?

3. What does Nicholas first think that Conchis may be concealing?

4. How does Conchis react when he learns that Nicholas has been in contact with Julie?

5. Why does Conchis take a break while telling Nicholas his life story?

(see the answer key)

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