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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who needs Pascali's translation services?
(a) Lydia.
(b) The Sultan.
(c) Bowles.
(d) Reve.

2. Of what does Pascali remind the Sultan?
(a) That rebel forces are increasing.
(b) That the rebels have all laid down their arms.
(c) That his last report was two days late.
(d) That his monthly salary has not increased in 10 years.

3. What does Pascali believe about the information he gives Bowles in their conversation?
(a) That Pascali has convinced Bowles to rethink his options.
(b) That Bowles is with the rebels.
(c) That Bowles does not really understand the situation.
(d) Pascali believes he is not giving Bowles new information, but simply confirming information.

4. For what does Pascali blame the Sultan?
(a) For not stopping the masacre of the Armenians.
(b) For telling Pascali he has to come home.
(c) For paying him too little.
(d) For not taking action on any of his previous reports.

5. Why does Pascali decide to seek out Lydia?
(a) To seek information, as well as a meal.
(b) To see if she will undertake a spy mission for the Sultan.
(c) To ask her to marry him.
(d) To see if Bowles is with her.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Pascali think about the things Lydia does at the dinner table?

4. What field interests Bowles as he tells Pascali?

5. What is Bowles' reply to Pascali?

(see the answer key)

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