2. How does Nicholas interpret the figure in all black wearing a mask that looks like the head of a jackal?
(a) Representation of yet another Greek god.
(b) Representation of his fantasies.
(c) Representation of the Egyptian god Anubis.
(d) Representation of Demetriades.

3. What does Nicholas smell as he is getting ready for bed?
(a) Rotting corpse smell.
(b) Flowers from the garden smell.
(c) Woman's perfume smell.
(d) Ammunition smell.

4. Which of the following is found in the manifesto Nicholas reads?
(a) It is necessary to be at one with nature.
(b) Life is all an illusion.
(c) It is possible to communicate with other life forms.
(d) Without reason, life is meaningless.

5. What did Conchis study when he was in Argentina?
(a) War.
(b) Medicine.
(c) Music.
(d) Writing.

6. When did Conchis return to Europe?
(a) When he got word that Lily was killed.
(b) When he finished his education.
(c) When the war was over.
(d) When his father died.

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

8. What does Nicholas say began after he returned to his life at school?
(a) Illness.
(b) Mysteries.
(c) Spiritual visits.
(d) Physical deterioration.

9. What did Nicholas ask Conchis if he would agree to?
(a) To keep their conversation superficial.
(b) To ask no questions.
(c) To provide him with no women.
(d) To allow him to move to the villa.

10. When did conversation between Nicholas and Conchis become particularly difficult?
(a) When Conchis was asked about the events in WWII.
(b) When Nicholas was asked why he had come to Greece.
(c) When Nicholas was asked if he had any women in his life.
(d) When Conchis was asked why he invited Nicholas to his home.

11. What was Nicholas reluctant to speak or think about?
(a) Conchis.
(b) Teaching.
(c) His Students.
(d) Alison.

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

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

14. What does Nicholas do instead of visiting the villa?
(a) Hides and spies on the villa.
(b) Runs in the opposite direction.
(c) Continues on his adventure.
(d) Returns to school.

15. With whom does Conchis take refuge after he leaves England?
(a) Mother.
(b) Lily.
(c) Greek uncle.
(d) Army buddy.