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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Island, Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the dig's trenches overlap?
(a) An olive grove.
(b) A cemetery.
(c) A pear orchard.
(d) A playground.

2. What advice does Rowser give James in Chapter 3?
(a) Invest in Greek government bonds.
(b) Get divorced as soon as possible.
(c) Take a safe job in the States.
(d) Stay out of Lebanon.

3. What does James admit to Kathryn as they walk together in Chapter 2?
(a) He fantasizes about her.
(b) He thinks the dig is a waste.
(c) He is seeing someone new.
(d) He is jealous of Owen.

4. What is Anand's profession?
(a) Ambassador.
(b) Composer.
(c) Professor.
(d) Accountant.

5. Why is James concerned about Tap in Chapter 1?
(a) He wants Tap to return to the United States.
(b) He is concerned about Tap's refusal to learn Greek.
(c) He does not know where he's attending school in September.
(d) He is concerned Tap is too attached to Owen.

Short Answer Questions

1. At dinner in Chapter 3, the expatriates decide that traveling is like collecting what?

2. In Chapter 1, what does James say is the only thing he can remember in Greek?

3. Which of the following is a spook-like practice that Rowser takes in his daily life?

4. What information does Kathryn give about the murder victim at the beginning of Chapter 4?

5. How many items are on the list James reads to Kathryn at the end of Chapter 1?

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