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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What profession is Leverrier?

2. Where did Julie and June stay while the masque was being held?

3. What happens as Nicholas is leaving where June and Julie stayed during the masque?

4. Why does Julie run off away from Nicholas?

5. What gift does Mrs. de Seitas give to Nicholas?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Nicholas see at the end of the long procession that is carried by four men and what is the purpose of this item?

2. In what way does Nicholas surprise Conchis?

3. What does Nicholas tell Julie when they are alone and how does she respond?

4. What does Mitford tell Nicholas?

5. What happens when Nicholas sees Lily again and what does he tell her about his weekend with Alison?

6. What does Nicholas challenge Alison to accept?

7. How does Nicholas feel about Julie and Alison in this section?

8. What does Nicholas notice in the house after he finishes his swim and what information does he learn?

9. How does Nicholas feel about his reactions to Conchis' tests?

10. In addition to the script, what other item does Nicholas find in the underground cavern?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How would you describe the character of Conchis? Why do you think he is so manipulative? Do you believe you would have been as compliant as Nicholas was? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

What leads Nicholas to become aware that his connection to and feeling for Alison is the beginning of his new personal truth? Does this beginning blossom or fizzle out? How and why do you think this way?

Essay Topic 3

Do you believe Nicholas' actions brought Conchis' game to a predestined conclusion? Why or why not?

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