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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. What confession does Julie make to Nicholas about when she was younger?

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

3. What was Nicholas tempted to do to the villa?

4. Where did Julie and June stay while the masque was being held?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

10. What does Mitford tell Nicholas?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In what ways does the reader empathize with the character of Nicholas? Do you believe it is justifiable to feel empathy for Nicholas? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Write an analysis of this book based on the narrative of the journey Nicholas goes through, the way its events are structured and entwined with his external and internal realizations. Include an examination from beginning of the novel through the end of the novel including specific examples from the text.

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