View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does John Boot wish to be sent, as revealed in his private conversation with Mrs. Stitch?
(a) France.
(b) Ishmaelia.
(c) India.
(d) Madagascar.

2. How does Mr. Salter always answer Lord Copper when the latter is incorrect?
(a) "Up to a point."
(b) "It is possible."
(c) "Within reason, Lord Copper."
(d) "Definitely, Lord Copper."

3. What does the American girl, believing that he is going to Ishmaelia, give to John Boot as a good luck charm?
(a) A wet rabbit's foot.
(b) A metal cross.
(c) A locket with her picture.
(d) A bog-oak pig.

4. What is unique about the stones William bought from Kätchen?
(a) They have gold ore.
(b) Absolutely nothing.
(c) They have silver ore.
(d) They are solid opal.

5. How long does Mrs. Stitch take in the bath while John Boot waits?
(a) 15 minutes.
(b) 5 minutes.
(c) 25 minutes.
(d) 10 minutes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are all of the boys working in Frau Dressler's pension excused on a holiday in Book 2, Chapter 3?

2. Where does Lord Copper propose sending William on his next foreign assignment?

3. When the journalists leave Jacksonburg to chase Hitchcock's story, where does William go?

4. Who chairs the Foreign Press Association in Sir Jocelyn Hitchcock's absence?

5. What are the last two items William adds to his kit from the equipment emporium?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 267 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample