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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What prevents Jean from receiving the inheritance immediately?
(a) they must have legal proof of her sanity
(b) they must have legal proof of her brother's death
(c) they must have legal proof of her immigration status
(d) they must have legal proof of her birth

2. What doe the soldiers do in Kuala Panong?
(a) lock the women and children in a cellar
(b) confiscate jewelry
(c) shoot the men
(d) remove the children from their parents

3. In what does Strachan attempt educate Jean?
(a) accounting
(b) education
(c) nursing
(d) the arts

4. What happens to four children at Bahau?
(a) they run away
(b) they are taken by the Japanese
(c) they die of a fever
(d) they are caught stealing food

5. Why is it now easier for Jean to arrange food and shelter at the village?
(a) the group is much smaller
(b) there is no headman
(c) the villagers think they are Japanese
(d) the people speak English

Short Answer Questions

1. What solution do the women come up with to allow them to stay in Kuala Telang?

2. Where is the women's next stop after Harman's crucifixion?

3. What is Mrs. Frith's suggestion for the group?

4. What chore does Jean take on on the way to Bakri?

5. What does Jean ask Harman if he can get for them?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is lacking in Jean's education that Strachan enjoys supplementing?

2. Why is Strachan more or less retired?

3. When the group reaches the northeast coast of Malaya, what helps the women?

4. What hope is held out for their removal to Kuantan?

5. Describe the historical situation that brings about Jean's unusual history?

6. Explain why N. H. Strachan decides to handle the details of administering the will?

7. How does the real story of the novel begin?

8. What is Eileen Holland's attitude when her daughter Jane dies?

9. How does Shute show there is compassion among the Japanese?

10. Why is headman Mat Amin bin Taib surprised at Jean's request for food?

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