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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. Which of the following is the best definition of the term banteringly as used in the following sentence: Nicholas and Alison speak banteringly of their love for each other.
(a) Surprisingly.
(b) Teasingly.
(c) Mockingly.
(d) Repartee.

2. What was one of the first things Conchis and Nicholas did when Nicholas arrived for his weekend visit?
(a) Have lunch in the garden.
(b) Sit and talk about their life stories.
(c) Take a tour of Conchis' home.
(d) Explore the beach together.

3. What does Nicholas see in the garden?
(a) Conchis talking to a woman.
(b) Two people in an embrace.
(c) Woman in white.
(d) Maria gathering flowers.

4. What does Nicholas do when he returns to his room instead of preparing to sleep?
(a) Heads down to the beach to walk.
(b) Stands by his window and waits.
(c) Searches the house for more women's garments.
(d) Looks at books from the small library.

5. How does Nicholas find Athens?
(a) Surprising.
(b) Unpleasant.
(c) Exciting.
(d) Overwhelming.

Short Answer Questions

1. What condition does Conchis put on Nicholas' ability to return to the villa?

2. How does Nicholas fill his time after he is cured from his disease?

3. How does Nicholas interpret the figure in all black wearing a mask that looks like the head of a jackal?

4. What does Nicholas do after breakfast?

5. What do Nicholas and Lily encounter as they walk back to the house?

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