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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 11, what Indian town is Owen living in?
(a) Calcutta.
(b) Delhi.
(c) Lahore.
(d) Bombay.

2. Where is Tap Axton living at the end of the novel?
(a) Lahore.
(b) British Columbia.
(c) Athens.
(d) London.

3. What does Charles specifically - and mistakenly - congratulate James for in Chapter 13?
(a) Courting Ann.
(b) Making a fortune in kickbacks.
(c) Winning custody of Tap.
(d) Quitting the Northeast Group.

4. In Chapter 13, what does Lindsay Keller say technology is doing to the world?
(a) Making it more exciting.
(b) Making it bigger.
(c) Making is dumber.
(d) Making it louder.

5. Based on the revelations of the novel, who most likely tried to shoot James?
(a) A cult member.
(b) A CIA operative.
(c) A homeless person.
(d) A Greek nationalist.

6. What does Owen admit he failed to learn about the cult in Chapter 12?
(a) Their leader.
(b) Their methodology.
(c) Their name.
(d) Their origins.

7. What is Janet Ruffing doing when James decides to sleep with her in Chapter 9?
(a) Taking a nap on the beach.
(b) Telling a dirty joke.
(c) Preparing a salad.
(d) Belly-dancing.

8. What does James think of in Chapter 11 as he deals with the passed out Hardeman?
(a) Autumn on Kouros.
(b) Canadian winters.
(c) Springs in New York.
(d) Summer camp in rural Pennsylvania.

9. In Chapter 10, where does James hear that Eliades is moving?
(a) Delhi.
(b) New York.
(c) Paris.
(d) London.

10. What is the primary feature of the village of Hawa Mandir?
(a) Stone huts.
(b) Tents.
(c) Palm trees.
(d) Strip malls.

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

12. In Chapter 9, what positive attribute does Del Nearing mention regarding Volterra?
(a) His generosity.
(b) His artistry.
(c) His loyalty.
(d) His empathy.

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

14. Which of the following characters does not actively search for the cult in the novel?
(a) Rowser.
(b) Volterra.
(c) Owen.
(d) James.

15. On what topic does James engage his landlord in Chapter 10?
(a) The World Cup.
(b) Greek riots.
(c) Sex.
(d) Ronald Reagan.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is different about James and Ann in Chapter 11?

2. What is James doing when he hears gunshots in Chapter 13?

3. What false promise does Andahl make before parting ways with Volterra in Chapter 9?

4. What does the A in Tap stand for?

5. What does James do in Chapter 8 to forget about the cult one sleepless night?

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