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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Nicholas describe the idea of being in Greece?

2. What does Nicholas find when he returns to school?

3. What does Nicholas tell the gatekeeper when he returns his gun?

4. What does the message from Conchis tell Nicholas?

5. What does Nicholas find in one of the library books in his bedroom?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Nicholas think about as he lies down and reflects on Conchis and how does Nicholas feel about this?

2. As Nicholas and Conchis are walking back to the house and pass the Poseidon statue, what does Lily admit to Nicholas?

3. What does Nicholas do once he returns to school in regards to the villa?

4. What resolution does Nicholas come to about Conchis and privacy as well as Conchis and Alison?

5. What does Nicholas read and what is it about?

6. What conclusions did Nicholas draw about what was happening to him at Bourani?

7. What had changed in the room Nicholas was using when he stayed at Conchis' villa and how was it different?

8. As Alison and Nicholas walk back toward town, what does Nicholas become more aware of and what does he then tell Alison as a result?

9. Why does Nicholas say that he will not be able to have sex with her and how does she decide to handle this news?

10. What happens between Nicholas and Alison in the hut and what does this lead Nicholas to decide to do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In what way does this novel examine the overall idea of relationships between men and women? Do you believe they are described accurately by the author? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

What events within the novel break down Nicholas' pre-conceptions about himself? What new preconceptions does this lead to? Why do you think this?

Essay Topic 3

In what way is the novel's key thematic and narrative point that personal identity and integrity depends on the power of choice? Do you agree with this idea? Why or why not?

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