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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 Anubis get Nicholas to be quiet?

2. What does Nicholas hope to find at Bourani?

3. What does Nicholas tell Julie he wants?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

6. In what way does Nicholas surprise Conchis?

7. What does Mitford tell Nicholas?

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

9. What happens to Nicholas as he follows Julie to the house?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why do you think so many men fell for Conchis' ploys? Do you think this could happen in real-life? Do you think people are that gullible? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Write an analysis of this book based on the context of the writing style, language and development of characterization. Include the writing from beginning of the novel through the end of the novel including specific examples from the text.

Essay Topic 3

Write an analysis of this book based on the consideration the revelation at the novel's conclusion that most all Nicholas experiences is engineered and manipulated by others. Include an examination from beginning of the novel through the end of the novel including specific examples from the text.

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