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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does the Abbess call the greatest chess master of all?
(a) Plato
(b) Catherine
(c) Richelieu
(d) God

2. What does Catherine tell Lily science has discovered that everything (matter, light and sound) is held together by?
(a) Chemicals
(b) Waves of power
(c) Music
(d) Particles

3. Where does Robespierre say the White Queen is currently?
(a) England
(b) France
(c) Mesopotamia
(d) India

4. What was the purpose of the Tower of Babel according to Philidor?
(a) To protect the city
(b) To search for the service
(c) To reach Heaven
(d) To understand the language of God

5. What is Mordecai's relationship with Lily?
(a) He has coached her in several chess tournaments
(b) He has provided her with information about math
(c) He is her chauffeur
(d) He is her current lover

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is the best definition for zugzwang?

2. What does the Tribunal man want to know?

3. Which of the following was the Abbess' message to Mireille?

4. Which of the following is one of the secret messages decoded by Nim and Catherine from the fortuneteller's words?

5. Why is Kamel driving Catherine through the mountains of Algeria?

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