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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Descent of the Gods.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Jane escape the riot on the street?
(a) She buys her way to freedom.
(b) The mob gets too out of hand for the officer to keep a hold of her.
(c) She tells them she is Mark's wife, and they let her go.
(d) She gives the Fairy the information she wanted.

2. Why do the Dimbles have to move?
(a) They are being persecuted by the N.I.C.E.
(b) They live in Bragdon Wood.
(c) They have been forced out of the college society.
(d) Mr. Dimble got a new job with the college and wants to be closer to it.

3. What does Mark want from Mr. Dimble when he sees him at the college?
(a) A ride back to Belbury.
(b) Jane's address.
(c) Money for a train ticket.
(d) Legal advice.

4. What job does the Fairy give Mark as his first duty?
(a) Studying the effectiveness of torture methods.
(b) Recording the progress of Mr. Wither's research.
(c) Researching under Mr. Steele.
(d) Writing press releases.

5. Why does Miss Ironwood not cure Jane's dreams?
(a) She is sure that the dreams will fade on their own.
(b) Miss Ironwood does not believe the dreams are really happening.
(c) Miss Ironwood does not have the power for this.
(d) They are not a plague, but a gift.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mark get back to Belbury when he decides to accept his position with the N.I.C.E.?

2. How long have the Studdocks been married?

3. Where does Jane call home after her experience at the riot?

4. What name is Mr. Denniston also known by?

5. What did the macrobes tell Frost that the fate of human beings is?

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