5. 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) Mockingly.
(b) Teasingly.
(c) Repartee.
(d) Surprisingly.

6. Which of the following terms best describes how Nicholas feels about his experiences at the school so far?
(a) Despondent.
(b) Surprised.
(c) Disillusioned.
(d) Rejuvenated.

7. What would happen if Nicholas lost the game of chance Conchis proposed?
(a) He would be expelled from the island.
(b) He would die.
(c) He would have to tell Conchis his secrets.
(d) He would have to leave the villa.

8. Where does Nicholas go after he leaves the school on the morning of his return?
(a) To walk on the beach.
(b) To meet Alison.
(c) Directly to the villa.
(d) Fishing huts on the coast.

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

10. How many English speaking teachers are there at Nicholas' school?
(a) 0.
(b) 10.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

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

12. Where does this story take place?
(a) Venice.
(b) Greece.
(c) Rome.
(d) Madrid.

13. What does Nicholas find in one of the library books in his bedroom?
(a) Pictures of various members of the village.
(b) Books about art.
(c) The life history of Conchis.
(d) A pictorial documentation of the female breast.

14. What sort of people does Conchis hint that Nicholas is?
(a) Open-minded.
(b) Chosen.
(c) Reserved.
(d) Authentic.

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