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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. Where does the person go who Pascali is following?
(a) To the excavation site.
(b) Into a bar called the Agoraki.
(c) To Lydia's home.
(d) To Pasha's home.

2. How does Pascali view Bowles after the meeting with Izzet?
(a) He is afraid of Bowles but in awe of Bowles' talents.
(b) As a threat to Pascali's position on the island.
(c) As a scoundrel.
(d) As more honest than Pascali had thought.

3. What does the note from Bowles say?
(a) That they can find him at the Sanctuary.
(b) That he is unable to attend.
(c) That he has left for England.
(d) That he is unavoidably delayed for an hour.

4. Why does Bowles refuse the offer?
(a) Because he has to pay Pascali out of that.
(b) Because he is greedy.
(c) He says he has had to stop his research and that does not cover his expenses.
(d) Because he thinks they will not honor their offer.

5. What does Pascali find Bowles doing at the excavation site?
(a) Burying the gold bracelet.
(b) Sleeping.
(c) Unearthing a bronze statue.
(d) Smashing many artifacts.

Short Answer Questions

1. Upon what is Bowles' pretended offer of friendship to Pascali solely based?

2. Why are Pasha and Izzet caught in a must-pay situation?

3. How does Pascali close his report?

4. Who does Pascali meet in the hotel lobby?

5. With whom does Pascali ask to speak?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do you think Pascali blends reality and illusion to create realism in imaginary settings?

2. How does Pascali miss an important clue about Bowles because of Pascali's own desires?

3. What does Pascali seem to forget when he is rejoicing at the prospect of 150 liras?

4. Why do you think Pascali continues to let Bowles dictate the terms of their interaction?

5. What does Pascali take from Bowles' room and why does this show a different side of Pascali?

6. Why do you think Pascali becomes depressed by Dr. Hogan's talk of the Sultan?

7. Is there anything in this section that gives a different view of Bowles and perhaps makes him a more likable character?

8. How do you think Pascali's perception of Bowles relationship to Pascali enables Pascali to rationalize his blackmail of Bowles?

9. What is ironic as Pascali reflects on whether to send this latest report to the Sultan?

10. What do you think is a possible instance of foreshadowing in this section?

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