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

3. Which of the following does Conchis say about the odds of survival?
(a) They decrease exponentially the longer the battle.
(b) They increase greatly depending on intelligence.
(c) They are stacked against those who fight and the societies that insist upon it.
(d) They always result in negative consequences.

4. Which of the following best describes the song Nicholas heard when he was going to commit suicide?
(a) Surprisingly rigid.
(b) Indicative of Nicholas's new lifestyle.
(c) Wild and seductive.
(d) Self-indulgent.

5. What is Conchis' answer to Nicholas when he questions him?
(a) He must not ask questions.
(b) He can leave if he wants.
(c) He must trust Conchis and himself.
(d) He must believe.

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

7. Which of the following characters owns the villa?
(a) Conchis.
(b) Demetriades.
(c) Leverrier.
(d) Mitford.

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

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

10. What does Conchis want Nicholas to tell him about?
(a) The experiences he has faced.
(b) Alison.
(c) What happened during his nap.
(d) His life before coming to Greece.

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

12. What does Nicholas resolve not to do?
(a) Be angry.
(b) Be surprised.
(c) Be compliant.
(d) Be fooled.

13. Which of the following terms best describes how the bedroom Nicholas is using is furnished?
(a) Reservedly.
(b) Densely.
(c) Sparsely.
(d) Compactly.

14. Where do Nicholas and Alison meet?
(a) Coffee shop.
(b) Hotel.
(c) Restaurant.
(d) Airport.

15. What condition does Conchis put on Nicholas' ability to return to the villa?
(a) He must keep Conchis's stories private.
(b) He must never bring anyone else with him.
(c) He must not ask any questions.
(d) He must not miss a weekend.