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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 18, 19, 20 and 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following terms best describes how Nicholas feels about his experiences at the school so far?
(a) Surprised.
(b) Despondent.
(c) Disillusioned.
(d) Rejuvenated.

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

3. How many English speaking teachers are there at Nicholas' school?
(a) 10.
(b) 0.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

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

5. How does Nicholas feel after he asks Conchis the same question that Conchis had previously asked Nicholas who agrees and the two part ways?
(a) A strong desire to harm himself.
(b) A realistic and reassuring relief.
(c) An indescribable pain.
(d) An indescribable new sensation.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does this story take place?

2. What does Nicholas see in the garden?

3. What was Nicholas reluctant to speak or think about?

4. Which of the following terms best describes how the bedroom Nicholas is using is furnished?

5. What was one of the first things Conchis and Nicholas did when Nicholas arrived for his weekend visit?

(see the answer key)

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