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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book I, Vertical Time.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To whom does Jakob write letters?
(a) His cousins in the United States.
(b) No one.
(c) The German government after the end of WWII.
(d) The dead.

2. What does Athos say luck requires?
(a) Being ready for it.
(b) Heeding warnings.
(c) The gods' benevolence.
(d) Being good.

3. Where does Athos take Jakob?
(a) Crete.
(b) Zakynthos Island.
(c) Italy.
(d) The United States.

4. What are Australian and British soldiers described doing?
(a) Growling.
(b) Handing out candy.
(c) Crying.
(d) Singing.

5. What is the name of the site where Jakob has just emerged?
(a) Luftkin.
(b) Garzupile.
(c) Beskupin.
(d) It has no official name.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what is Athos the last?

2. What is Athos' professional specialty?

3. What does Athos insist that Jakob do?

4. To what is Athos prone?

5. Of what does Jakob live in constant fear?

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