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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two—Sept-Tours and the Village of Saint-Lucien.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following titles does Thomas achieve at Saturnalia?
(a) Boss of the Best.
(b) Lord of Misrule.
(c) Queen of the Damned.
(d) King of Misfortune.

2. In the novel, the term “fileuse de temps” carries which of the following meanings?
(a) Non-permanent employee.
(b) Yarn spinner.
(c) Aged woman.
(d) Time traveler.

3. The comment that “Like Popeye, he had all of his bulk concentrated in his forearms” (123) offers an example of which of the following?
(a) Metaphor.
(b) Simile.
(c) Conceit.
(d) Oxymoron.

4. Which of the following does Matthew note is on the menu for the wedding feast?
(a) Grilled eel.
(b) Roasted halibut.
(c) Fried cod.
(d) Baked lobster.

5. In which of the following forms does Diana write in her commonplace book (32)?
(a) Italic.
(b) Secretary.
(c) Chancery.
(d) Insular.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of being is Marlowe in the novel?

2. To which of the following predators does Diana compare Philippe?

3. Which of the following professions is attributed to Beaton?

4. In which of the following languages does Philippe quiz Diana?

5. What instrument does Philippe play for Diana and Matthew?

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