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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Mountain, Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Anand confide to James about Owen in Chapter 4?
(a) He is continuing to run the dig to defraud the university of money.
(b) He has had more contact with the cave people than he lets on.
(c) He has forged his academic credentials.
(d) He is sleeping with Kathryn.

2. Who is the inspiration for Tap's novel?
(a) James Axton.
(b) Owen Brademas.
(c) Alexander Hamilton.
(d) Oedipus Rex.

3. What holiday is approaching at the beginning of Chapter 8?
(a) Christmas.
(b) Bastille Day.
(c) Easter.
(d) Armistice Day.

4. What one aspect of Owen's experience are the men of his story interested in?
(a) His religion.
(b) His wealth.
(c) Alphabets.
(d) His American heritage.

5. At the end of Chapter 7, what items are the Maitlands stockpiling?
(a) Rugs.
(b) Papyrus prints.
(c) Lamps.
(d) Reliquaries.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what does Volterra attribute the cult killings at the end of Chapter 8?

2. After James drops Anand and Rajiv off in Chapter 4, what does Tap request they do?

3. What favorite activity has Charles Maitland given up on in Chapter 4?

4. What simple fact of commonality gives Owen comfort in Chapter 2?

5. In Chapter 4, where does Owen think the cave people have gone?

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