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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What two people does Pascali notice out of the window at Pasha's office who seem to be arguing.
(a) Smith and Lydia.
(b) Herr Gesing and Lydia.
(c) Pasha and Lydia.
(d) Pasha and Herr Gesing.

2. How does Bowles think the British operate trade?
(a) Ineptly.
(b) Covertly.
(c) Illegally.
(d) Based upon their ideals.

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

4. What does Pascali realize he loves as he loves the island?
(a) Olives and grapes.
(b) Halvah and humus.
(c) Grapes and halvah.
(d) Grapes and humus.

5. What does Politis say to Pascali when they pass on the street?
(a) That Bowles plans to kill Pascali after the negotiations.
(b) That Bowles is an English spy.
(c) That Pascali had better watch his back.
(d) That Pascali did not say hello to him as he passed on his way to dinner.

6. What does Pascali think of what Bowles is saying about finding artifacts at the site?
(a) Pascali thinks Bowles is hiding something but is not sure what.
(b) Pascali is not really paying attention and has no opinion.
(c) Pascali thinks Bowles has made a fantastic find.
(d) Pascali thinks Bowles is lying.

7. Who does Pascali wonder might be the leak as to his spy activities?
(a) Lydia.
(b) Izzet.
(c) The banker, Pariente.
(d) Pasha.

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

9. Who owns the lands where the Sanctuary of Artemis is located?
(a) Pascali.
(b) Mahmoud Pasha.
(c) Lydia.
(d) The Turkish government.

10. What does Pascali think when he sees what is happening on the shoreline?
(a) That the gulls are merely imitating humankind.
(b) That Bowles and Lydia are definitely together.
(c) That all around him, the world is preparing for violence.
(d) That Smith is probably unloading guns.

11. What does Pascali realize Smith's business must be?
(a) A slaver.
(b) Guns for the rebels.
(c) A very expensive type of crab.
(d) Running drugs.

12. Of what does Pascali become painfully aware?
(a) That Bowles has stirred her desire.
(b) That Pascali no longer is in the loop for information.
(c) That Lydia has many suitors.
(d) That Lydia is no longer interested in Pascali.

13. In what areas of Pascali's life is he capable of going both ways (utriusque capex)?
(a) Politics and sexuality.
(b) Religion and politics.
(c) Religion and sexuality.
(d) Religion and politics.

14. What meetings does Pascali stop attending months ago?
(a) The Cabinet.
(b) Veterans of Foreign Wars.
(c) The Commissioners.
(d) The Literary Society.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does a lack of the true effects of lighting cause Lydia's painting to look according to Pascali?

2. To what predicament do Pascali's thoughts return?

3. For how much does Bowles obtain the lease?

4. What does Pascali say he does to his stories?

5. What is the motivating factor in Izzet agreeing to meet with Bowles?

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