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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Alison respond to Nicholas' confession about Bourani?
(a) Reserved emotions.
(b) Surprise and quiet.
(c) Hurt and anger.
(d) Tears and pleadingly.

3. Which of the following words best describes how Nicholas slept after seeing who he thought was Lily?
(a) Well.
(b) Fitful.
(c) With many dreams.
(d) He didn't sleep.

4. Which of the following terms best describes Maria as she brings breakfast to Nicholas?
(a) Chatty.
(b) Deaf.
(c) Silent.
(d) Curious.

5. What does Nicholas realize about the telegram from Alison?
(a) Conchis read it.
(b) Other people know where he is.
(c) Maria is unhappy bringing it.
(d) He wants to see Alison.

6. What does Nicholas think Conchis might be?
(a) Scholar.
(b) Transvestite.
(c) Criminal.
(d) Divine being.

7. What does Nicholas think Conchis' events the following evening will have to do with?
(a) Story-telling.
(b) Sexual education.
(c) Psychic communication.
(d) Musical appreciation.

8. Where do Alison and Nicholas go after they leave the airport?
(a) Parthenon.
(b) To Bourani.
(c) On a trip around the countryside.
(d) Mount Parnassus and Delphi.

9. How does Conchis explain Lily's twin sister?
(a) He says that she has a split personality.
(b) He says she does not exist.
(c) He says he doesn't know what he is talking about.
(d) He says Nicholas created her.

10. Where do Nicholas and Alison take refuge for the night?
(a) Delphi.
(b) In a tent under the stars.
(c) Abandoned hut.
(d) At the bottom of the mountain.

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

12. 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.

13. What did Nicholas find in Conchis' home that he found astonishing?
(a) Original works of art.
(b) Mirrors everywhere.
(c) Nude models.
(d) A large group of women.

14. What does Alison do when she and Nicholas return to her hotel room?
(a) She calls the police.
(b) She locks him out.
(c) She throws things at him.
(d) Their argument turns violent.

15. Why doesn't Conchis eat breakfast with Nicholas?
(a) He had another visitor to entertain.
(b) He was up earlier and had already eaten.
(c) He needed some private time alone.
(d) He was angry with Nicholas.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is an accurate description of the school at which Nicholas finds a job?

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

3. With whom does Conchis take refuge after he leaves England?

4. What does Nicholas realize he wants in regard to Alison?

5. What does Nicholas say began after he returned to his life at school?

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