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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How has Pascali betrayed himself as a spy unintentionally?
(a) Through his multiple attempts to gain information.
(b) He does not know how.
(c) Through his coded advertisements on the town board.
(d) By his copious letters to the Sultan.

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

4. What does Pascali think he has found?
(a) A way to gain Lydia's love.
(b) A way to earn a huge sum of money.
(c) A way to break free of the island.
(d) A way to get Bowles off the island immediately.

5. What is the Sanctuary of Artemis?
(a) A waterfall.
(b) A small shrine dedicated to the god Artemis.
(c) Where the Virgin Mary was supposed to have rested following the death of Christ.
(d) A cave set in the hills behind the city.

6. How does Pascali think the unity of the Ottoman Empire can be maintained?
(a) Through a heavy military presence in all the countries that make up the Empire.
(b) Through granting independence to rebellious nations.
(c) Through religious conversion.
(d) Unity can only be maintained through non-mobility.

7. At the opening of this section, how does Pasha feel about himself?
(a) Ashamed.
(b) Good.
(c) Despondent.
(d) Embarrassed.

8. What does Pascali observe Bowles doing?
(a) Throwing food to the gulls.
(b) Crossing over to climb the rocks on the far shore.
(c) Helping Hassan launch his boat.
(d) Holding Lydia's hand.

9. What is the motivating factor in Izzet agreeing to meet with Bowles?
(a) Money.
(b) Curiosity.
(c) Officialism.
(d) Patriotism.

10. Who does Pascali follow?
(a) No one.
(b) Lydia and Bowles.
(c) Lydia and Izzet.
(d) Smith and Lydia.

11. What do the Turks do at the Sanctuary of Artemis?
(a) Have a yearly festival.
(b) Burn an effigy of a phoenix to symbolize rebirth.
(c) Have the ill come and immerse in the water.
(d) Bring spring water from the site to the ill.

12. When hearing about the Sultan's fears, how does Pascali feel?
(a) Surprised that the home guard is not loyal.
(b) Disbelieving of Lydia's statement.
(c) Disgusted that the Sultan worries so much about disease.
(d) Hopeless for his own safety.

13. How long has Pascali been a paid informer?
(a) Nearly 20 years.
(b) Almost 13 years.
(c) A year and a half.
(d) Ten years.

14. What does Bowles say about any nation who puts self-interest before morality?
(a) That it is smart.
(b) That it is the nature of humans to do so.
(c) That it deserves what it gets.
(d) That it is headed for disaster.

15. Why is Dranas rude to Pascali?
(a) Because Pascali was first rude to Dranas.
(b) Because Dranas is rude to everyone.
(c) Because Dranas says "we know."
(d) There is no obvious reason.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Herr Gesing believe about British trade?

2. Why does Pascali decide to seek out Lydia?

3. Why does Bowles need translation services?

4. What does Pascali say the Sultan needs?

5. What is Bowles' reply to Pascali?

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