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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, The Gastein Journal, Section 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are the man and woman embarrassed when a nun comes across them?
(a) They had been saying horrible things about the Catholic church.
(b) They are swimming nude in the river.
(c) They had been talking about her.
(d) They are having sex by a stream.

2. Who does the Japanese maid describe?
(a) A "sun couple."
(b) A "meteor shower couple."
(c) A "moon couple."
(d) A "falling star couple."

3. Why does the priest drink from the breast?
(a) He is attracted to the woman.
(b) The milk reminds him of his dying mother.
(c) Everyone else is drinking from it.
(d) He loves milk.

4. What does the couple do as others mourn?
(a) They mourn as well.
(b) They make love.
(c) They laugh hysterically.
(d) They row the yacht back to shore.

5. What does the woman dream she is?
(a) A ghost.
(b) A warrior princess.
(c) The wife of the man.
(d) A figurehead on a ship, the "Magdalen."

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the black cat survive the flood?

2. The baker's wife writes that she lost her mother in the fire but is trying to stay cheerful. Why?

3. What does the Major say about the crowding on the yacht?

4. What are falling in the form of snow?

5. How is the language in this section?

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