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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. Who does June claim has been following her?

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

3. What happens when Nicholas returns to the house?

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

5. What does Mrs. de Seitas say of Alison?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what way does Nicholas surprise Conchis?

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 new relationship does Conchis share with Nicholas?

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

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

7. What truth does Julie share with Nicholas and what information does she share about the person called Anubis?

8. What does Nicholas see at the end of the long procession that is carried by four men and what is the purpose of this item?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In what ways were climaxes in this novel matched in narrative with sexual ones within the novel? Do you believe this was the author's intention? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

What leads Nicholas to become aware that his connection to and feeling for Alison is the beginning of his new personal truth? Does this beginning blossom or fizzle out? How and why do you think this way?

Essay Topic 3

Why do you think Nicholas' relationship with Mrs. de Seitas is angry? Why do you think Nicholas' relationship with JoJo is selfish and shallow? Do you think these reasons are justified? Why or why not?

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