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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 52, 53 and 54.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) An indescribable new sensation.
(b) A realistic and reassuring relief.
(c) A strong desire to harm himself.
(d) An indescribable pain.

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

3. What does Nicholas continue to hear that it appears Conchis does not hear?
(a) Woman's soft singing.
(b) Light, quick footsteps.
(c) The wind hitting the waves.
(d) Someone calling for Nicholas.

4. Where does Nicholas say he has already seen Anton?
(a) From the artwork in Conchis's villa.
(b) From history books.
(c) At the school.
(d) In the simulated attack.

5. What does Nicholas do after breakfast?
(a) Waits for Conchis in the garden.
(b) Tries to engage Maria in conversation.
(c) Searches for what made the sounds he heard.
(d) Goes to the beach to swim.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Conchis get Nicholas to play?

2. How does Conchis explain war to Nicholas?

3. Which of the following characters was Nicholas' predecessor at the school?

4. Who is observing Julie and Nicholas?

5. How does Nicholas react to the smoke he sees coming from the chimney of a house?

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