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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 does Mrs. de Seitas ask Nicholas by telling him a parallel story?

2. What does the man who played Anton tell Nicholas will happen?

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

4. What information came to light about Mitford?

5. What gift does Mrs. de Seitas give to Nicholas?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What new relationship does Conchis share with Nicholas?

4. What does Nicholas challenge Alison to accept?

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

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

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

8. What does Mitford tell Nicholas?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What does the author intend to be the biggest shock to Nicholas in this novel? What does the author intend to be the biggest shock to the reader in this novel? Why do you think so?

Essay Topic 2

What personal truth does Nicholas realize throughout this novel? What universal truth is shared with the reader in this novel? How do you personally feel about this universal truth? Why?

Essay Topic 3

Write an analysis of Nicholas' relationship with woman as described throughout the novel. How would you characterize these relationships? Are any of them healthy? Why or why not?

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