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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. At the end of Chapter 1, how does James think Kathryn's attitude toward him is changing?
(a) She is becoming more judgmental.
(b) She is becoming more remote.
(c) She is becoming more affectionate.
(d) She is becoming more pitying.

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

4. What item does James buy as soon as he arrives in Amman in Chapter 6?
(a) A copy of the Koran.
(b) A phrasebook.
(c) A map.
(d) A bottle of sunscreen.

5. What event precipitated the separation of the Axtons?
(a) Kathryn developed a drinking problem.
(b) Kathryn had a prolonged affair with Owen.
(c) James slept with one of Kathryn's friends.
(d) James insulted Kathryn's writing.

6. Which of the following is a spook-like practice that Rowser takes in his daily life?
(a) He wears gloves all the time.
(b) He never sleeps in the same hotel room twice.
(c) He never sits with his back to a door.
(d) He travels under assumed names.

7. Who is Del Nearing?
(a) Volterra's translater.
(b) James's lover.
(c) A Sabre tour-guide.
(d) Volterra's assistant.

8. How many items are on the list James reads to Kathryn at the end of Chapter 1?
(a) 45.
(b) 100.
(c) 5.
(d) 27.

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

10. In Chapter 5, what does Volterra talk to Owen about?
(a) The Cold War.
(b) The language cult.
(c) His dig.
(d) His relationship with Kathryn.

11. What is Anand's profession?
(a) Accountant.
(b) Ambassador.
(c) Professor.
(d) Composer.

12. Who is Mrs. Helen?
(a) Charles's employer.
(b) Ann's housekeeper.
(c) James's secretary.
(d) Rowser's wife.

13. What country is Volterra likely in, in Chapter 5?
(a) Jordan.
(b) Mozambique.
(c) Israel.
(d) Tunisia.

14. Which of the following is not a named object that Tap and James debate the meaning of in Chapter 1?
(a) A Mackintosh.
(b) A Chesterfield.
(c) A Wellington.
(d) An Ingersoll.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what part of his apartment is James at the end of Chapter 3?

2. How many people did Owen Brademas's dig start with?

3. Near the end of Chapter 3, David and James discuss unrest in what region?

4. When did Kathryn begin her work with Owen?

5. In Chapter 5, where is Anand planning to go soon?

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