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

2. Why did Owen Brademas promote Kathryn so quickly?
(a) She helped him get a book published.
(b) She was sleeping with him.
(c) His workers were quitting.
(d) She thinks she is a prodigy.

3. What does James admit to Kathryn as they walk together in Chapter 2?
(a) He is seeing someone new.
(b) He thinks the dig is a waste.
(c) He fantasizes about her.
(d) He is jealous of Owen.

4. At the end of Chapter 1, how does James think Kathryn's attitude toward him is changing?
(a) She is becoming more affectionate.
(b) She is becoming more judgmental.
(c) She is becoming more remote.
(d) She is becoming more pitying.

5. How many people did Owen Brademas's dig start with?
(a) 40.
(b) 12.
(c) 25.
(d) 9.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to James at the beginning of Chapter 2, what does Owen see that others do not?

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

3. How many items are on the list James reads to Kathryn at the end of Chapter 1?

4. According to James in Chapter 1, what does Kathryn think life should be?

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

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