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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. By whom is Pasha's offer of friendship interrupted?
(a) A servant.
(b) A rebel leader brought in in handcuffs.
(c) The mayor.
(d) The local constable.

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

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

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

5. What does Pascali say the Sultan needs?
(a) A moral compass.
(b) A new chatelaine.
(c) A new direction for the empire.
(d) An annex for his thoughts.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the current environment on the island like?

2. What does Bowles say when asked by Izzet if he has the contract with him?

3. Who has recently arrived by boat to the island?

4. To whom is Pascali writing?

5. What do Lydia and Pascali talk about concerning the boats?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the theme of deceit demonstrated by Bowles during the transaction with Pasha?

2. Discuss the theme of jealousy as it particularly applies to Pascali.

3. What are some of the signs of violence/tension that seem just below the surface in Pascali?

4. Give a brief analysis of the character of Pascali.

5. What is ironic about Pasha buying land from the locals?

6. How does the conversation at dinner reveal much about some of the characters?

7. If you were receiving Pascali's spy reports, how would you treat them?

8. What does Lydia report about the Sultan and how does this report impact Pascali?

9. How does Pascali represent the theme of violence symbolically?

10. What is the meaning of the phrase utriusque capex and how can this ability be useful to a spy?

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