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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Mountain, Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Chapter 6, why does Volterra think Del should be more awed by their surroundings?
(a) She has always wanted to visit the Holy Land.
(b) She is high.
(c) She has never been outside of the States.
(d) She is a Jew.

3. What invitation does James extend to Volterra at the end of Chapter 6?
(a) A weekend in Italy.
(b) A little cash to hold him over.
(c) A ride to the train station.
(d) A stay in Athens.

4. During their argument in Chapter 5, what does Kathryn call James?
(a) A fascist.
(b) An alcoholic.
(c) A womanizer.
(d) A fool.

5. In Chapter 1, what word does Kathryn bet James that Tap knows?
(a) Dervish.
(b) Ballast.
(c) Gale.
(d) Demagogue.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the dig's trenches overlap?

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

3. What specific problem is Volterra having with his excursions in Chapter 6?

4. What scares Owen about religion?

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

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