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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mitford describe life on the island to Nicholas?
(a) Regimented.
(b) Dull.
(c) Ever-changing.
(d) Surprising.

2. Which of the following best describes the song Nicholas heard when he was going to commit suicide?
(a) Self-indulgent.
(b) Wild and seductive.
(c) Indicative of Nicholas's new lifestyle.
(d) Surprisingly rigid.

3. What does Nicholas say began after he returned to his life at school?
(a) Illness.
(b) Mysteries.
(c) Spiritual visits.
(d) Physical deterioration.

4. Which of the following is a priapus?
(a) Nazi war crimes.
(b) Representation of an ancient fertility god.
(c) Central character in a Shakespeare play.
(d) Woman's glove.

5. Nicholas' favorite spot on the island is also one that is which of the following?
(a) Well populated.
(b) Forest dense.
(c) Isolated.
(d) On the beach.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is an accurate description of the school at which Nicholas finds a job?

2. What kind of habitation does Nicholas notice near the villa?

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

4. Which of the following characters is the protagonist of this novel?

5. Which of the following best describes Nicholas' emotionality?

(see the answer key)

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