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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Two, Chapter 27.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Theo expect in the near future as he contemplates his meeting with the SSP?
(a) He thinks Xan will tap his house and phone lines.
(b) The SSP will immediately inform the Council of their opinion, and Theo expects a subpoena.
(c) The SSP will visit again, and will behave far less amicably .
(d) He is positive the SSP have the Five Fishes, and their assassination is imminent.

2. What does Theo still refuse to believe about Xan after he has met with him for the first time in years?
(a) He is unloved.
(b) He likes the idea of the Man Penal Colony.
(c) He has become religious.
(d) He is evil.

3. How does the author describe the drawing on the Five Fishes' pamphlet that Theo has been delivered?
(a) Intricate.
(b) Bland.
(c) Beautiful.
(d) Disturbing.

4. What are Theo's thoughts towards England holding a general election?
(a) He would like to run against his cousin.
(b) He thinks it would be disruptive and Xan would win anyway.
(c) He doesn't bother to care about things like that.
(d) He agrees with the Five Fishes, and hopes to see Xan lose.

5. What does the Church of England replace the sign of the cross with?
(a) A lightbulb.
(b) A flower.
(c) A golden orb.
(d) A mother nursing her child.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Theo's concern in Chapter 25?

2. Where does Xan take Theo to walk after their meeting?

3. Who are the Grenadiers?

4. Which is not a demand of the Five Fishes as printed on their pamphlet?

5. What are Julian and Luke doing alone in the morning in Chapter 25?

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