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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does the harsh song of the cicadas arrive?
(a) At the beginning of September.
(b) At the beginning of August.
(c) At the end of August.
(d) At the end of September.

2. How is the Prince greeted by the officials in Chapter 2, Part 1?
(a) Quietly.
(b) Reluctantly.
(c) Warmly.
(d) Coldly.

3. How much time has passed between Chapter 1 and Chapter 2?
(a) Twelve months.
(b) Six months.
(c) Three months.
(d) Nine months.

4. What do the Prince and Tancredi talk about during their uncomfortable discussion in Chapter 2, Part 2?
(a) Apples.
(b) Corn.
(c) Wheat.
(d) Peaches.

5. What does the Prince tell Pirrone about the transformations of time?
(a) They are avoidable.
(b) They can only bring positive things.
(c) The can only bring negative things.
(d) They are inevitable.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the Prince respond to Calogero's appearance at the dinner?

2. According to Tancredi, what has to happen if things are to remain the same?

3. How many of the guests have arrived for the dinner when the Prince and Tancredi reach the house?

4. What is the Prince trying to talk Tancredi out of in Chapter 1, Part 2?

5. To defend his actions, what does Tancredi insist that he is doing?

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