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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what does Pascali compare the sea?
(a) To humans, tormented and violent.
(b) To the depths of one's mind that cannot by plumbed.
(c) To the waves of fortune.
(d) To the violence of an assassination.

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

3. What is Bowles' reply to Pascali?
(a) He is not going to have but one other person helping him.
(b) He wouldn't dream of using power equipment at such a sacred site.
(c) He hopes to have a museum at the site eventually and not take anything away.
(d) He does not plan to dig.

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

5. What is the overarching emotion that the newcomer exudes?
(a) Excitement.
(b) Timidity.
(c) Confidence.
(d) Boredom.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Bowles need translation services?

3. How does Pascali think the unity of the Ottoman Empire can be maintained?

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

5. Of what does Pascali warn the Sultan?

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