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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 do the Keller's and James attempt to do to Hardeman after he passes out in Chapter 11?
(a) Leave him in a midnight movie house.
(b) Leave him in the bar toilet.
(c) Put him on an international flight.
(d) Take his money and passport.

2. 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) Sleep all day long.
(c) Read ancient stones.
(d) Pretend to do work in the trenches.

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

4. What one aspect of Owen's experience are the men of his story interested in?
(a) His American heritage.
(b) His religion.
(c) Alphabets.
(d) His wealth.

5. What do the dig's trenches overlap?
(a) A cemetery.
(b) A pear orchard.
(c) An olive grove.
(d) A playground.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Owen in Chapter 5, what has America become?

2. In Chapter 4, where does Owen think the cave people have gone?

3. What admission does Ann make to James in Chapter 4?

4. Where is Eliades living in Chapter 11?

5. At the beginning of Chapter 9, what does Volterra tell Andahl is James' profession?

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