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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What location is Owen visiting when he meets the two strange men in the tomb caves?
(a) An arena.
(b) A monastery.
(c) A citadel.
(d) An observatory.

2. What religious festival do Owen, Kathryn and James discuss in Chapter 2?
(a) The Tomatina.
(b) The Yule Log Festival.
(c) Whit Monday.
(d) The Virgin's Feast.

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

4. In Chapter 1, what monument do James Axton and his friends discuss?
(a) The Duomo.
(b) The Park Guelle.
(c) The Eiffel Tower.
(d) The Acropolis.

5. What one aspect of Owen's experience are the men of his story interested in?
(a) His wealth.
(b) His religion.
(c) Alphabets.
(d) His American heritage.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the inspiration for Tap's novel?

2. Which of the following is not a tactic Kathryn used to learn Greek?

3. What scares Owen about religion?

4. What European city does James Axton have an apartment in?

5. In Chapter 1, where does James tell Kathryn he has been doing most of his work?

(see the answer key)

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