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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1, Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The 'Blue Blood' Cruise," what is the name of the yacht used by the royals?
(a) "Le Grande Bagarre."
(b) "The Iris."
(c) "The Agamemnon."
(d) "Andromeda."

2. The author makes the statement that a wrestler is ________ "in broad daylight and in the sight of all"?
(a) Murdered.
(b) Tortured.
(c) Humiliated.
(d) Crucified.

3. Who does the author compare wrestlers to in the final paragraph of "The World of Wrestling"?
(a) Demons.
(b) Monsters.
(c) Gods.
(d) Angels.

4. What river is referenced in the first sentence of "The Writer on Holiday?"
(a) Thames.
(b) Amazon.
(c) Mississippi.
(d) Congo.

5. What is the first sign of "The Romans in Films"?
(a) Clothing.
(b) Hair.
(c) Sweat.
(d) Skin color.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is not an object mentioned in "The 'Blue Blood" Cruise"?

2. The author argues that, ultimately, wrestlers are what?

3. Which Roman character does the author point out has wild, unkempt hair?

4. Which fictional children's character(s) is/are referred to in "The Poor and the Proletariat"?

5. How is a writer's holiday different from another tradesman according to the author in "The Writer on Holiday"?

(see the answer key)

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