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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Descent of the Gods.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was MacPhee doing while Ransom was answering Merlin's riddles?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Writing down the exchange.
(c) Reading a book.
(d) Watching intently.

2. What causes Mark to reflect on his dealings with the N.I.C.E. with great clarity after being brought back to Belbury?
(a) He spent a long time away from Belbury.
(b) He thinks he is about to be killed.
(c) He was given a mind clarifying injection.
(d) He is crippled with fear.

3. What does Jane learn about the man from her recurring dream when she goes to St. Anne's and tells them of her dream?
(a) He is her father.
(b) He is searching for her to kill her.
(c) He is symbolic of her husband.
(d) He is collecting information about her.

4. What does Jane do when she sees the man from her dreams getting into a car belonging to the N.I.C.E.?
(a) Runs to meet him.
(b) Calls Dr. Dimble.
(c) Follows the car he gets in as far as she can.
(d) Goes to St. Anne's.

5. How does Mark feel about his new propaganda work for the N.I.C.E.?
(a) He is proud to be part of something secret.
(b) He is frightened for his life.
(c) He wants his name to be seen and heard.
(d) He is disgusted and is looking for a way out.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who controls most of the newspapers?

2. What happens to the man in Jane's dream who was in a car coming home in the dark?

3. What does Merlin think Ransom and his followers should do to Jane?

4. What does Mr. Dimble ask Jane to do before she tells anyone else about her dream?

5. What effect does the coming of Venus have on the people at St. Anne's?

(see the answer key)

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