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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is happening, according to Conchis, at the same moment as the fire was destroying the de Doukans' home?
(a) Nicholas's birth.
(b) Conchis's father's death.
(c) Lily's death.
(d) Nygaard's encounter with God.

2. Why is Nicholas unable to leave?
(a) He is under constant guard.
(b) He is still bound.
(c) He is still drugged.
(d) He does not wish to leave.

3. Where does Nicholas stop on his way back to England?
(a) Scotland.
(b) Athens.
(c) Rome.
(d) Germany.

4. What does Joe bring in and set up for Conchis?
(a) The missing things from the house.
(b) Film projector and screen.
(c) More actors dressed in war attire.
(d) A table and other props used for hypnosis.

5. What does Nicholas do when he returns to school?
(a) Search for Conchis in Athens.
(b) Contact Alison.
(c) Write letters to the people mentioned by Julie.
(d) Research Joe.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Julie run away from Nicholas?

2. How is Conchis dressed when he meets Nicholas for breakfast?

3. What does the man who played Anton tell Nicholas will happen?

4. How does Nicholas present himself to Mrs. de Seitas?

5. What is the empty litter described as being symbolic of?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Leverrier refuse to speak with Nicholas about his personal experience at the villa?

2. What factual elements does Nicholas realize were present in Conchis' masque?

3. What does Nicholas notice in the house after he finishes his swim and what information does he learn?

4. In what way does Nicholas surprise Conchis?

5. Who visits Nicholas and what purpose does Nicholas believe this visit serves?

6. How does Nicholas feel about Julie and Alison in this section?

7. What does Nicholas speculate about the 'Nazis' and what happens to him?

8. What happens to Nicholas as he follows Julie to the house?

9. How does Nicholas feel about his reactions to Conchis' tests?

10. What does Nicholas challenge Alison to accept?

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