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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. In what language are the words "the waiting room" when Nicholas stumbles across the sign?
(a) English.
(b) French.
(c) Greek.
(d) Italian.

2. What is Nicholas searching for as this novel opens?
(a) A teacher.
(b) His parents.
(c) A wife.
(d) A job.

3. What job is Alison training for?
(a) Writer.
(b) Bartender.
(c) Airline stewardess.
(d) Teacher.

4. Which of the following characters was Nicholas' predecessor at the school?
(a) Johnson.
(b) Miftord.
(c) Byron.
(d) Alison.

5. What does Nicholas think Conchis might be?
(a) Scholar.
(b) Transvestite.
(c) Divine being.
(d) Criminal.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following terms best describes how Nicholas feels about his experiences at the school so far?

2. What does Mitford tell Nicholas to be wary of?

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

4. What does Nicholas do instead of visiting the villa?

5. How many English speaking teachers are there at Nicholas' school?

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