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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mei Li regard Christopher's education?
(a) As a matter of solemn importance.
(b) As a pain in the neck.
(c) As a triffling matter.
(d) As a completely irrelevant matter.

2. What is Christopher's initial explanation for Akira's reverence for Mrs. Banks?
(a) She is beautiful.
(b) She is strong.
(c) She knows a secret about Akira.
(d) She has a powerful temper.

3. What does the event Osbourne takes Christopher to turn out to be?
(a) A trap.
(b) A major disappointment.
(c) A secret meeting.
(d) An enchanting evening.

4. According to Akira, why do Christopher's parents stop speaking to one another?
(a) Because Christopher's parents have hurt each other's feelings.
(b) Because Christopher's mother objects to her husband's work.
(c) Because Akira is "not enough Japanese."
(d) Because Christopher is "not enough Englishman."

5. Who does Uncle Philip say "is about as English as they come?"
(a) Philip himself.
(b) Christopher's father.
(c) Christopher.
(d) Christopher's mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Osbourne, Christopher always used to quiz him about what?

2. Christopher has an argument over the pronunciation of which English expression?

3. What kind of tree rises out of the mound in Christopher's garden in Shanghai?

4. While pondering a case in Kensington Gardens, Christopher runs in to which character?

5. What is Uncle Philip's relationship to the Banks?

(see the answer key)

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