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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What could deaths on the island do?
(a) Increase local unrest.
(b) Benefit someone as a bargaining tool or negotiation point.
(c) Turn off trade.
(d) Bring in the Americans.

2. Why won't Russia, Britain, and France take action against the Ottoman empire?
(a) They are too badly outclassed militarily.
(b) They do not believe the reports about the Armenians.
(c) None will take action due to their need for trade alliances.
(d) They cannot ally themselves with each other.

3. Of what is Pascali now convinced?
(a) That he is about to become very wealthy.
(b) That the villagers know of his spy activities.
(c) That the newcomer is his half brother he's never met.
(d) That the volcano is definitely about to spew.

4. Why does Pascali need new glasses?
(a) His are old.
(b) His are broken.
(c) He doesn't like the frame style.
(d) His are badly scratched.

5. How has Pascali betrayed himself as a spy unintentionally?
(a) By his copious letters to the Sultan.
(b) Through his coded advertisements on the town board.
(c) He does not know how.
(d) Through his multiple attempts to gain information.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what does Pascali blame the Sultan?

2. What is the overarching emotion that the newcomer exudes?

3. Why does Bowles need translation services?

4. In what areas of Pascali's life is he capable of going both ways (utriusque capex)?

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

(see the answer key)

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