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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of image does Pascali think Bowles projects?
(a) A dedicated amatuer scientist.
(b) One of decency, morality, and ethics.
(c) A sophisticated, yet jaded, businessman.
(d) A bit of a fop.

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

3. Of what does Izzet warn Pascali?
(a) That the contract will not be in force until they receive the rest of the money.
(b) That Pascali must supervise Bowles's access.
(c) That Bowles will be arrested if he violates any of the contract.
(d) That Pascali will be held personally responsible for the remaining money owed to Pasha.

4. Why does Pascali want to leave the island?
(a) To go to a cooler climate.
(b) To get away from the unrequited love of Lydia.
(c) To save his life.
(d) To make his way to Constantinople to find his previous reports.

5. What does Pascali see on the shore line as he passes by?
(a) Lydia and Bowles searching the tide pools.
(b) The fisherman Smith unloading cargo into a small boat.
(c) Two men pretending to fight.
(d) Two gulls fighting over a piece of crab.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why won't Russia, Britain, and France take action against the Ottoman empire?

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

3. Of what does Pascali write to the Sultan again?

4. What is the overarching emotion that the newcomer exudes?

5. What does Bowles say about the stranger with whom he was speaking?

(see the answer key)

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