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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two: Chapters 22 - 24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what date does Part One: Chapter 1 begin?
(a) September 28, 1893.
(b) December 16, 1918.
(c) March 12, 1920.
(d) April 27, 1926.

2. On what date did Tom's father die?
(a) January 18, 1929.
(b) April 27, 1926.
(c) September 28, 1893.
(d) December 16, 1918.

3. What does Isabelle dress the baby in after she first bathes it in Part Two: Chapter 10?
(a) A pink dress.
(b) A yellow dress.
(c) A white dress.
(d) A blue dress.

4. Whose tale does Hannah recall from her Classics studies in Part Two: Chapter 23?
(a) Hephaestus and Aegisthus's tale.
(b) Medusa and Aphrodite's tale.
(c) Demeter and Persephone's tale.
(d) Athena and Dionysus's tale.

5. What boat is approaching Janus Rock as Tom watches the sea in the beginning of Part Two: Chapter 24?
(a) The Windward Spirit.
(b) The Manchester Queen.
(c) The Pride of Birmingham.
(d) The Queen of Cairo.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what date was Tom born?

2. What does Tom wrap the dead man's body in before burying it in Part Two: Chapter 11?

3. On what day of the week does Tom hoist the ensign at Janus Rock?

4. How old does Tom say he will be turning this year in Part One: Chapter 5?

5. When does Tom get news of an urgent vacancy at Janus Rock in Part One: Chapter 1?

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