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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. Whose protection is Jane putting herself under as they search for Merlin?
(a) Maleldil's.
(b) Mr. MacPhee's.
(c) Ransom's.
(d) St. Anne's.

2. Why is it so hard for Jane, Ransom and Mr. Deniston to find the fence that Jane dreamed about?
(a) There are many different fences in Edgestow.
(b) There is a deep fog over everything.
(c) It is covered in smoke.
(d) It is raining.

3. What does Lord Feverstone tell Mark that he will lose if he turns down the position at the N.I.C.E.?
(a) His comfortable salary.
(b) His fellowship at the college.
(c) His respect in the scientific community.
(d) His marriage.

4. What effect does the coming of Venus have on the people at St. Anne's?
(a) Everyone in the house becomes very cold.
(b) Causes everyone in the house to feel regal and proud.
(c) The temperature rises, and a sweet breeze wafts through the room.
(d) Everyone finds himself with great courage.

5. Who does Filostrato warn Mark that he will end up like if he does not comply with Mr. Wither's request?
(a) Lord Feverstone.
(b) Mr. Hingest.
(c) Reverend Straik.
(d) The Head.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of these is NOT a suggested plan of the N.I.C.E. to get rid of the problem of mankind?

2. What was MacPhee doing while Ransom was answering Merlin's riddles?

3. How does Mark get back to Belbury when he decides to accept his position with the N.I.C.E.?

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

5. Who controls most of the newspapers?

(see the answer key)

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