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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Bowles' reply to Pascali?

2. What is the current environment on the island like?

3. Who seems surprised at the number of objects within the room?

4. What does Pascali tell Bowles he would not be allowed to do even with a lease?

5. Of what is the Ottoman empire comprised?

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