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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who's route across China does Aldred hope to mimic?
(a) The route taken by monk Carpini.
(b) The route suggested by Professor Gardiner.
(c) The route taken by Oliver Leith.
(d) The route taken by the Chinese Army.

2. Why doesn't Aldred want to question the children about the body?
(a) He thinks they don't believe there is a body.
(b) He doesn't feel comfortable living near them anymore.
(c) They are too young to speak about death.
(d) They don't speak the same language as Aldred.

3. How long does it take the Signal Corps' wife to travel from Sydney to Kure?
(a) Five years.
(b) Five weeks.
(c) Five days.
(d) Five months.

4. Who picks Aldred up at the end of his journey to Kure?
(a) Oliver.
(b) Staff Sergeant Wells.
(c) Brian Talbot.
(d) Gardiner.

5. How long is Gardiner in prison?
(a) Nearly two years.
(b) He is never in prison.
(c) Three years.
(d) Nearly four years.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Bertram Perowne?

2. Where does Aldred consider the closest thing to home he has?

3. Why does Aldred spend two years walking across China?

4. How long is the war over?

5. Why is Aldred driving to the Discoll's house?

(see the answer key)

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