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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 does Mrs. de Seitas say of Alison?
(a) She will never be found.
(b) She has been won over.
(c) She has been browbeaten.
(d) She is actually dead.

2. What does Nicholas find waiting for him when he gets back to school?
(a) A pink slip.
(b) An invitation from Conchis.
(c) A letter from Lily.
(d) A letter from Alison.

3. How does Alison react to Nicholas' plan?
(a) She is excited.
(b) She is reserved.
(c) She is doubtful.
(d) She is surprised.

4. How is Conchis dressed when he meets Nicholas for breakfast?
(a) In traditional Greek clothing.
(b) As a woman.
(c) As a businessman.
(d) In WWII clothing.

5. What does Nicholas say he experiences as he walks away?
(a) Hope and despair together.
(b) Anger and betrayal feelings.
(c) Surprises and elation.
(d) Fragments of freedom.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Julie run off away from Nicholas?

2. What is Conchis holding when he appears near the Poseidon statue?

3. What does Nicholas become depressed and obsessive about?

4. Who does June claim has been following her?

5. What does Conchis tell Nicholas will happen after the summer?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Nicholas challenge Alison to accept?

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

3. In addition to the script, what other item does Nicholas find in the underground cavern?

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

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

6. What happens when Nicholas sees Lily again and what does he tell her about his weekend with Alison?

7. What does Alison tell Nicholas when he accuses her of lying?

8. What does Nicholas tell Julie when they are alone and how does she respond?

9. What does Mitford tell Nicholas?

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

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