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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. In Chapter 2, what does Owen admit is the only thing he wants to do with his life?
(a) Read ancient stones.
(b) Sleep all day long.
(c) Pretend to do work in the trenches.
(d) Teach in a comfortable university.

2. How do Tap, Kathryn and James travel to the dig in Chapter 2?
(a) They walk.
(b) They take a cab.
(c) They take a bus.
(d) They take the train.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 1, what word does Kathryn bet James that Tap knows?

2. What one aspect of Owen's experience are the men of his story interested in?

3. Why is James concerned about Tap in Chapter 1?

4. How many people did Owen Brademas's dig start with?

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

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