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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is uneasy in Lydia's world?
(a) Pascali and Bowles.
(b) Bowles and Izzet.
(c) Pascali and Izzet.
(d) Pascali and Smith.

2. What does Pascali believe about humankind?
(a) That humankind is neither kind nor human.
(b) That humankind prefers destruction to balance.
(c) That humankind prefers to be kind rather than cruel.
(d) That humankind is always wavering on the edge of oblivion.

3. How does a lack of the true effects of lighting cause Lydia's painting to look according to Pascali?
(a) It gives a pastoral glow to the painting that is unreal.
(b) It distorts perspective.
(c) It causes unnatural shadows.
(d) It makes landscapes seem nearly like hallucinations.

4. To whom is Pascali writing?
(a) The Sultan in Constantinople.
(b) The Pope.
(c) His wife.
(d) His eldest daughter.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom does Pascali notice Bowles having a growing relationship?

2. To what does Pascali compare the sea?

3. How does Pascali portray Bowles?

4. What does Pascali realize he loves as he loves the island?

5. Who needs Pascali's translation services?

(see the answer key)

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