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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Desert, Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the A in Tap stand for?
(a) Astrid.
(b) Anthony.
(c) Arthur.
(d) Ajax.

2. On what topic does Sigh repeatedly expound in the Chapter 12?
(a) Life and death.
(b) The Hindu firmament.
(c) The desert.
(d) American foreign policy.

3. What unfortunate incident happens on James's second day of driving with Tap in Chapter 8?
(a) He gets a flat tire.
(b) He makes a disparaging comment about Kathryn.
(c) He falls asleep at the wheel.
(d) He runs over a dog.

4. Why is James unable to get information from the patrons of the tavern in Chapter 8?
(a) The door to the tavern is closed.
(b) His Greek is not good enough.
(c) Tap keeps interrupting him.
(d) The patrons refuse to talk to him.

5. In Chapter 5, where is Anand planning to go soon?
(a) The United States.
(b) Germany.
(c) Pakistan.
(d) England.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of Chapter 7, James wonders whether adultery serves what purpose?

2. Why did Owen Brademas promote Kathryn so quickly?

3. What country is Volterra likely in, in Chapter 5?

4. In Chapter 11, the Keller's, Hardeman and James decide what is the defining characteristic that determines how history books portray rebelling individuals?

5. Who is Andahl?

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