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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Pascali want to travel to Stambul?
(a) To throw himself on the mercy of the Sultan.
(b) Because he's never seen the place before.
(c) To seek out Mehmet Bey.
(d) To get off the island and onto firm land.

2. Who is Herr Gesing?
(a) A former Nazi.
(b) The heir to the German beer manufacturer.
(c) A German commercial agent.
(d) The cousin to the Sultan through marriage.

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

4. What parallel does Pascali see with his report?
(a) The rotting empire.
(b) The almost-erupting volcano.
(c) The German trade.
(d) The island.

5. Of what is the Ottoman empire comprised?
(a) Of multiple races, creed, and languages that have united under the Ottoman State.
(b) An fairly homogenous group of peoples.
(c) Many disparate but loyal groups.
(d) Mostly Arab nations.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bowles say about any nation who puts self-interest before morality?

2. How long has Pascali been a paid informer?

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

4. What does Bowles believe Germany should do?

5. What does Pascali think about him and this recent arrival?

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