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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. Why does Conchis take a break while telling Nicholas his life story?
(a) To get some brandy.
(b) To regain his composure.
(c) To catch Nicholas off guard.
(d) To check on the dessert.

2. Why did Conchis join the British army?
(a) To get over the loss of Lily.
(b) To exorcise his sexual nature.
(c) To overcome his addictions.
(d) Because the woman he loved had also joined.

3. Where does Conchis take Nicholas on a tour?
(a) Garden.
(b) Town.
(c) Villa.
(d) Reef.

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

5. Which of the following characters is the protagonist of this novel?
(a) Mitford.
(b) Alison.
(c) Byron.
(d) Nicholas.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Conchis respond when Nicholas asks him about a woman he saw?

2. Which of the following best describes how Nicholas views himself as a poet?

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

4. What would happen if Nicholas lost the game of chance Conchis proposed?

5. What sort of people does Conchis hint that Nicholas is?

(see the answer key)

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