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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III (pages 101 - 134).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What surprises Nathaniel and Rachel when they see how The Darter moves on the boat on the Thames?
(a) How awkward he is.
(b) How graceful he is.
(c) How often he slips off the boat, given that he can not swim.
(d) How afraid he is.

2. Which character does Nathaniel hear stories of young sexual exploits from at one of his holiday jobs as a young boy?
(a) Mr. Hessing.
(b) The Moth.
(c) The Darter.
(d) Mr. Nkoma.

3. Where does Nathaniel go immediately after the attack at the Bark Theater?
(a) To a boarding school in Ireland.
(b) To a boarding school in America.
(c) To live with a family in Scotland.
(d) To live with a family in Italy.

4. Where does Nathaniel start his first paying job?
(a) In the fields of a local farm.
(b) In the kitchen of La Mia Amici.
(c) In the laundry room of The Criterion.
(d) In the sound room at the BBC radio station.

5. Why does Nathaniel introduce The Darter to Agnes as his father?
(a) Nathaniel wanted to make The Darter think of him as more of a son.
(b) The Darter and Nathaniel have a resemblance, so it seemed natural to do so.
(c) Agnes said she would break up with Nathaniel if he did not introduce her to his parents.
(d) They ran into Agnes one day so it seemed natural to do so.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kinds of criminals does Nathaniel meet during his work on the Thames with The Darter?

2. What does Arthur McCash tell Nathaniel that Nathaniel's mother is doing?

3. How does The Darter feel about Agnes?

4. Why does Nathaniel really not want Agnes to meet his parents?

5. Why does Agnes think Nathaniel does not want her to meet his parents?

(see the answer key)

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