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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book I, The Gradual Instant.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Jakob learn to live a normal life as Athos prepares for their move to Canada?
(a) From Kostas and Daphne.
(b) From the other boys of the town.
(c) From Sikelianos.
(d) He does not learn this.

2. How does Alex act?
(a) Sophisticated.
(b) Jaded.
(c) Rebellious.
(d) Naive.

3. Who hunts down and kills anyone well off?
(a) Greek revolutionaries.
(b) Communists.
(c) Americans.
(d) Nazis.

4. Who is Maurice Salman?
(a) A friend Jakob makes at the University.
(b) A man who survives the holocaust and lives in Greece.
(c) One of Jakob's professors.
(d) Athos' contact in Europe.

5. What is the state of Greece during this time?
(a) It has become a strong, financial center of the area.
(b) It is in ruins.
(c) It is rapidly recovering from WWII.
(d) It better off than many of the post-WWII countries, but not real good.

Short Answer Questions

1. Upon what does Jakob sometimes lecture?

2. Where does Jakob sit when Athos goes to town?

3. How does Jakob make a living?

4. What often makes Athos feel depressed?

5. Of what is Michaela afraid after visiting a museum?

(see the answer key)

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