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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With what does Ben write his parents are obsessed?
(a) Guns.
(b) Doors.
(c) Food.
(d) Information.

2. When does Ben arrive on Idhra?
(a) When the tide surges are higher than normal.
(b) When a stifling air mass is becalmed over the area.
(c) In the middle of a serious typhoon.
(d) At a time of refreshing winds.

3. What does Jakob say every moment is?
(a) Two moments.
(b) A chance.
(c) An opportunity.
(d) Pain relived.

4. What time does the painted clock at Treblinka station always read?
(a) 12 o'clock.
(b) 3 o'clock.
(c) 9 o'clock.
(d) 1 o'clock.

5. How is Naomi described as usually being?
(a) Shy.
(b) Aloof.
(c) Warm.
(d) Exuberant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jakob do in his writing about his childhood that protects him?

2. Upon what does Jakob sometimes lecture?

3. Why can't Ben's father retire when he is of age?

4. Around which of Alex's friends does Jakob feel insecure?

5. What does Ben picture about Jakob's journals?

(see the answer key)

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