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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Island, Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. At the end of Chapter 2, why does Owen reason that he won't be able to find his cave-dwellers again?
(a) They don't want to be found.
(b) He is scared to look for them.
(c) They have moved on.
(d) They can navigate caves with ease.

5. What European city does James Axton have an apartment in?
(a) West Berlin.
(b) Athens.
(c) Paris.
(d) Madrid.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Kathryn Maitland living on the island of Kouros?

2. What advice does Rowser give James in Chapter 3?

3. What offer does James make to Charles in Chapter 4?

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

5. At the end of Chapter 1, how does James think Kathryn's attitude toward him is changing?

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