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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Monday, 4th June, and Back Matter.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following does Dee quote at Josh?
(a) Revenge is a dish best served cold.
(b) The enemy of my enemy is my friend.
(c) Fools rush in where angels fear to tread.
(d) Good things come to those who wait.

2. At which of the following prices does Machiavelli leave off bidding for the Japanese masks?
(a) 100,000 euro.
(b) 500,000 euro.
(c) 1,000,000 euro.
(d) 250,000 euro.

3. Near which of the following does Dee lodge in Paris?
(a) Place de Finlande.
(b) Place de la Concorde.
(c) Place de Clichy.
(d) Place du Canada.

4. In which of the following does Machiavelli note he is a world expert?
(a) Rocket science.
(b) Quantum physics.
(c) Neurosurgery.
(d) Theology.

5. Which of the following serves as an epigraph for the novel?
(a) Sero sed serio.
(b) Disciplina praesidium civitatis.
(c) Ad astra per aspera.
(d) Hoc opus, hic labor est.

Short Answer Questions

1. To which of the following does Machiavelli compare Scathach?

2. As which of the following does Sophie gloss the term “ying lung” (64)?

3. Which of the following is the effective span of a dose of Flamel’s immortality potion?

4. Which of the following does Flamel visit before repairing to Saint-Germain’s home?

5. From which of the following is Flamel accused of stealing?

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