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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. Why is James concerned about Tap in Chapter 1?
(a) He is concerned Tap is too attached to Owen.
(b) He wants Tap to return to the United States.
(c) He does not know where he's attending school in September.
(d) He is concerned about Tap's refusal to learn Greek.

2. What does James steal from the fridge at his wife's apartment in Chapter 1?
(a) Celery.
(b) A beer.
(c) A sandwich.
(d) Yogurt.

3. When did Kathryn begin her work with Owen?
(a) While in college.
(b) Immediately after moving to Europe.
(c) Immediately after she and James were married.
(d) After separating from James.

4. According to James at the beginning of Chapter 2, what does Owen see that others do not?
(a) The divine.
(b) Patterns.
(c) Injustice.
(d) Hope.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does James list out in Chapter 1 to annoy Kathryn?

2. In Chapter 1, what monument do James Axton and his friends discuss?

3. Why did Owen Brademas promote Kathryn so quickly?

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

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

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