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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Conquered City.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jane think of the ancient biblical language that Ransom uses?
(a) She finds it cold and grating.
(b) She thinks it is beautiful.
(c) She is surprised that she can understand it.
(d) She thinks she has heard it somewhere before.

2. Where is Jane when Mark is looking for her at their apartment after he finally returns from Belbury?
(a) St. Anne's.
(b) Belbury.
(c) Bracton College.
(d) A N.I.C.E. pub.

3. What do Mark and Jane do most of the time they are together when Mark comes home from his first stay at Belbury?
(a) Sleep and rest.
(b) Think of each other.
(c) Speak earnestly of what has happened over the last few days.
(d) Think of themselves.

4. Why does Mr. Wither take Mark on in a probationary position instead of the original position offered him?
(a) He did not think Mark really wanted the position.
(b) Mark's wife has been seen at St. Anne's.
(c) All new employees have to endure a short probation when they begin.
(d) He has heard some nasty rumors about Mark's disloyalty.

5. What does Feverstone reveal as the main mission of the N.I.C.E.?
(a) To overthrow the government and replace it with new and fresh ideas.
(b) To tear down the college.
(c) To remake the human race.
(d) To make a safe haven for an upcoming war.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Reverend Straik tell Mark that he cannot do once he joins the N.I.C.E.?

2. What is the name of the murdered man who Feverstone says was the only man who could help with the interplanetary problems?

3. What does Mark want from Mr. Dimble when he sees him at the college?

4. What happened to the prisoner Alcasan?

5. Why is Mr. Wither upset at the Fairy for trying to take Jane by force at the riot?

(see the answer key)

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