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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18 and 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Roger Brenthurst say about Christopher in high school?
(a) He says Christopher is too irresponsible to be a Sherlock.
(b) He says Christopher is too poor to be a Sherlock.
(c) He says Christopher is too short to be a Sherlock.
(d) He says Christopher is too fat to be a Sherlock.

2. Where are Mr. Banks and Christopher when Mr. Banks brings up the time Christopher and his mother "burst in" on him?
(a) Their backyard.
(b) Mr. Banks's study.
(c) The Public Gardens.
(d) Downtown Shanghai.

3. What is the tone of Cecil Medhurst's speech at the Meredith Foundation dinner?
(a) Arrogant and boisterous.
(b) Diffident and high-minded.
(c) Self-deprecating and optimistic.
(d) Sullen and pessimistic.

4. What does Christopher suspect happened to Akira in Japan?
(a) Christopher suspects Akira made many friends and was sad to leave.
(b) Christopher suspects Akira was unable to learn Japanese.
(c) Christopher suspects Akira was mercilessly ostracised for his "foreignness."
(d) Christopher suspects Akira failed to apply himself to his studies.

5. What is the name of the road whose side streets are so heavily trafficked?
(a) Nanking.
(b) Wang Chu.
(c) Danzu.
(d) Kung Po.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what age did Christopher and Akira begin playing on the mound in the garden?

2. What kind of music does the French pianist play?

3. What does Christopher discover when he returns home?

4. Where does Christopher meet Sarah on the day they are to leave?

5. How does Christoper want Uncle Philip to help him become "more English?"

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