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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 Nicholas do to Alison which he dreamed of doing to Lily, but never did?
(a) Yelling at her.
(b) Undressing her.
(c) Making love to her.
(d) Striking her.

2. What information came to light about Mitford?
(a) He was arrested for rape.
(b) He was convicted of passing checks.
(c) He was married to Lily.
(d) He is brothers with Conchis.

3. What does Nicholas plan after he returns to school?
(a) How to help Julie and June escape.
(b) Revenge on Conchis.
(c) How to seduce Julie.
(d) When he can return to the villa safely.

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

5. How does the group describe Nicholas' personality?
(a) Disturbed.
(b) Deep.
(c) Reserved.
(d) Shallow.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nicholas tell Julie he wants?

2. What does Nicholas become depressed and obsessive about?

3. Where is Nicholas surprised to be placed after he is bound and gagged?

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

5. What information does Nicholas learn about Mrs. de Seitas from the bartender?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Nicholas challenge Alison to accept?

5. What replies does Nicholas get to his letters about Julie and how does this make him feel?

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

7. What does Nicholas do to try to reconcile with Alison and what does he say?

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

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

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

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