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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of what does Pascali warn the Sultan?
(a) That the volcano will blow soon.
(b) That the island will likely attempt to get out from under Turkish rule.
(c) A possible assassination attempt in the near future.
(d) That he has watched the Empire slowly deteriorate.

2. Of what does Pascali remind the Sultan?
(a) That his last report was two days late.
(b) That his monthly salary has not increased in 10 years.
(c) That rebel forces are increasing.
(d) That the rebels have all laid down their arms.

3. What does Pascali say he does to his stories?
(a) Writes them exactly as they happen.
(b) Gives as little detail as possible.
(c) Embellishes them.
(d) Fabricates them entirely.

4. What do the Greeks do at the Sanctuary of Artemis?
(a) Burn incense twice a year as a cleansing ritual.
(b) Bring and leave orchids to symbolize rebirth.
(c) Burn candles at the site to thank the gods.
(d) Have a monthly festival.

5. Who has recently arrived by boat to the island?
(a) No one has arrived to this God forsaken place in months.
(b) Esmeralda Von Trece.
(c) The Sultan.
(d) Anthony Bowles.

Short Answer Questions

1. What field interests Bowles as he tells Pascali?

2. Of what is Pascali now convinced?

3. What does Pascali think is the reason for Bowles' action?

4. What does the crumbling island seem like a metaphor for to Pascali?

5. What does Pascali think about the things Lydia does at the dinner table?

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