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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. What does Pascali say of Bowles's speech patterns?
(a) That they sound more German than English.
(b) That they are seemingly innocent.
(c) That they are a curious blend of sophistication and peasantry.
(d) That they belie his English origins.

2. Who waits impatiently for all persons to arrive for the meeting?
(a) Bowles and Pascali.
(b) Pascali and Izzet.
(c) Bowles.
(d) Bowles and Izzet.

3. Why does Pascali visit Dr. Hogan?
(a) Because his eyesight is getting worse.
(b) To get a shot and information.
(c) To relate to someone who is honest.
(d) Pascali needs a kind conversation and information.

4. What does Bowles demand?
(a) For Pasha to meet with him instead of Izzet.
(b) The removal of the soldiers from the evacuation site.
(c) For Pascali to be arrested for extortion.
(d) More money.

5. Why does Pascali think Bowles despises Pascali?
(a) Because Bowles despises everyone on the island except Lydia.
(b) Because within Pascali Bowles sees himself,
(c) Because Pascali knows Bowles is up to something.
(d) Because Pascali wants to be paid for his translation work.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what purpose would he do the answer to question #97?

2. Why does Bowles refuse the offer?

3. What does Bowles say to the second offer?

4. Who does Bowles leave to meet?

5. Where does the person go who Pascali is following?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. When you read that Bowles does not show up at the hotel for his meeting with Izzet, are you surprised?

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

4. In the end, what do you think Pascali is left with of any value?

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

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

7. Summarize the interaction between Pascali and Bowles and one probable hidden meaning.

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

9. What is some information that Pascali has learned in this section and do you think any of the information will determine a course of action for Pascali?

10. What is odd about Pascali's reaction to Bowles's not showing up for the meeting?

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