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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 is William's initial destination on his way to Ishmaelia?
(a) Marseilles.
(b) Paris.
(c) Tangiers.
(d) Cairo.

2. What sort of car does Mrs. Stitch drive?
(a) A large white car.
(b) A tiny black car.
(c) A mid-size blue car.
(d) A large black car.

3. Which activity is Mrs. Stitch NOT performing from her bed when John Boot visits?
(a) Deciding on costumes for a charity ballet.
(b) Signing cheques.
(c) Answering the crossword.
(d) Knitting a quilt.

4. What beverage does Corker attempt to order from the steward on the boat?
(a) A glass of Riesling.
(b) A pint of bitter.
(c) A tablespoon of butter.
(d) A glass of Bourdeaux.

5. What is the name of the woman who attends William in the equipment emporium?
(a) Miss Burkley.
(b) Miss Bloggs.
(c) Mrs. Salter.
(d) Miss Barton.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the title of William Boot's regular column in <i>The Daily Beast</i>?

3. How many times has Corker left England previous to the Ishmaelia expedition?

4. To what does "unnatural" correspond in the telegram William receives at Aden?

5. When William first arrives at the Megalopolitan building, he finds it:

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Erik Olafsen change the more alcohol he drinks, and why is this significant?

2. What is the primary point of the thesis of Smiles Soum's manifesto?

3. How does Nannie Boggs misunderstand Mr. Salter's visit to Boot Magna Hall?

4. Describe the personal quarters of Lord Copper within the Megalopolitan building.

5. For what reason is Erik Olafsen ostensibly sent out of Jacksonburg at the beginning of Book 2, Chapter 3?

6. What does William think about when he sees the unappetizing fish offered to him at lunch aboard the <i>Francmacon</i>?

7. Why has Mrs. Stitch ended up with her car unfortunately stuck after driving down a flight of stairs?

8. How does Dr. Benito treat William when he discovers that the latter is not going to Laku?

9. How do the journalists in Jacksonburg make up for the lack of news when they first arrive in Ishmaelia?

10. Why is Mr. Salter sympathetic in thought if not action to William's desire to stay home and continue writing <i>Lush Places</i>?

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