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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following best describes the song Nicholas heard when he was going to commit suicide?
(a) Self-indulgent.
(b) Indicative of Nicholas's new lifestyle.
(c) Surprisingly rigid.
(d) Wild and seductive.

2. How does Nicholas react to the smoke he sees coming from the chimney of a house?
(a) Surprise.
(b) Fear.
(c) Anger.
(d) Terror.

3. What captivates Nicholas immediately upon his arrival in Greece?
(a) Women.
(b) Architecture.
(c) School.
(d) Landscape.

4. Which of the following best describes Nicholas' emotionality?
(a) Suggestive.
(b) Deep.
(c) Resigned.
(d) Superficial.

5. What does Nicholas say began after he returned to his life at school?
(a) Physical deterioration.
(b) Illness.
(c) Mysteries.
(d) Spiritual visits.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Nicholas feel as he and Alison break up?

2. What does Nicholas realize he wants in regard to Alison?

3. Which of the following characters is the protagonist of this novel?

4. What is Nicholas searching for as this novel opens?

5. What does Nicholas think Conchis might be?

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