1. What does Theo say that he will do with the diary entry that is Chapter 19?
(a) He will use it as compost.
(b) It was the most therapeutic of any other.
(c) He will save it for Julian to read one day.
(d) He will tear it out.

2. How long ago does Theo leave his job with Xan?
(a) Four years.
(b) One year.
(c) Three years.
(d) Five years.

3. Why does Theo believe that Helena speaks poorly of him to Rupert?
(a) A mutual friend has told him that she does so.
(b) He hadn't seen her exercise better control of herself with any other subject.
(c) Rupert gives him uncomfortable glances whenever they meet.
(d) He regrets being verbally abusive to her in the past, and she is very vocal about it now.

4. What is Theo's job with Xan?
(a) Minister for Justice and State Security.
(b) Advisor.
(c) Secretary.
(d) Minister of Historic Record.

5. How many times does Theo lie to the State Security Police when they visit him?
(a) Once.
(b) Five times.
(c) Twice.
(d) He didn't.

Short Answer Questions

1. "I never understood Dr. Faron's precise function when he was Warden's Adviser and it hasn't become clearer with his absence and the passing of three years." Who says this?

2. What novel does Theo find when he is emptying his car?

3. What is Xan's home in Dorset called?

4. Who is the Five Fishes' pamphlet addressed to?

5. What is Theo doing when there is a knock at the door in the second chapter of Book 2?

(see the answer key)

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