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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Bowles think the British operate trade?
(a) Covertly.
(b) Illegally.
(c) Ineptly.
(d) Based upon their ideals.

2. Of what is Pascali now convinced?
(a) That he is about to become very wealthy.
(b) That the villagers know of his spy activities.
(c) That the volcano is definitely about to spew.
(d) That the newcomer is his half brother he's never met.

3. What does Bowles say when asked by Izzet if he has the contract with him?
(a) He says yes but that they cannot have it.
(b) He says he has sent it to England.
(c) He says that the contract and receipt are in a safe deposit with instructions to send them to the British Consul in the event of his death.
(d) He says no.

4. What does Pascali think about the things Lydia does at the dinner table?
(a) That it is immaculately well mannered.
(b) It's all to impress Bowles.
(c) That she is erratically inept.
(d) It's full of faux paus.

5. Who has recently arrived by boat to the island?
(a) Esmeralda Von Trece.
(b) No one has arrived to this God forsaken place in months.
(c) The Sultan.
(d) Anthony Bowles.

Short Answer Questions

1. By whom is Pasha's offer of friendship interrupted?

2. To what does he admit concerning the Turks and Greeks?

3. What does Bowles say about any nation who puts self-interest before morality?

4. According to Lydia, what does the Sultan constantly fear?

5. What does Pascali believe about the information he gives Bowles in their conversation?

Short Essay Questions

1. How might Pascali actually be creating a wall between him and the townspeople and then misinterpreting the townspeople's actions?

2. What is ironic about Pasha buying land from the locals?

3. Give a brief analysis of the character of Pascali.

4. How is the concept of lighting discussed and interpreted by Pascali

5. What is one theme that seems to be developing in this section?

6. What are some clues that Pascali thinks he has inadvertently given as to his status as a spy?

7. What are some images that seem to suggest the violence that is simmering just below the surface on this island?

8. How does the conversation between Lydia and Pascali about the fisherman show that Lydia is lying?

9. What is the meaning of the phrase utriusque capex and how can this ability be useful to a spy?

10. What does Bowles ostensibly say is his interest in the Sanctuary of Artemis?

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