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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Desert, Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What simple fact of commonality gives Owen comfort in Chapter 2?
(a) He has friends on Kouros.
(b) He understands the democracy of Greece.
(c) He is still in Europe.
(d) He shares goals with the remaining workers on the dig.

2. What is different about James and Ann in Chapter 11?
(a) They are romantically involved.
(b) They both have the flu.
(c) They refuse to talk to each other.
(d) They are deeply concerned with Charles.

3. In Chapter 5, where is Anand planning to go soon?
(a) Germany.
(b) Pakistan.
(c) England.
(d) The United States.

4. Who is the inspiration for Tap's novel?
(a) James Axton.
(b) Oedipus Rex.
(c) Alexander Hamilton.
(d) Owen Brademas.

5. What specific problem is Volterra having with his excursions in Chapter 6?
(a) His passport is nearly expired.
(b) He lost his return ticket to the States.
(c) Local authories don't like him investigating.
(d) He has no means of transportation.

Short Answer Questions

1. What attribute of the cult do Owen and James realize in Chapter 7?

2. How does Kathryn describe her and James' post-separation relationship in Chapter 2?

3. What city is James in at the end of Chapter 9?

4. In Istanbul, James marvels that his friends reduce every culture to what?

5. In Chapter 1, what does James say is the only thing he can remember in Greek?

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