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King Rat | Quiz

James Clavell
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King Rat | Quiz

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1)

What is Vexley's favorite topic in biology class? (from Part 2, Chapters 9-11)

Protozoa.
Primates.
Rats.
Whales.
2)

Why is the King upset? (from Part 4, Chapters 23-26)

He is hailed as a hero by the incoming Allies.
He has no home to go to.
He has lost his best friend to execution.
He is not upset.
3)

Why have the rat breeders installed a trap door to the "kennels"? (from Part 2, Chapters 9-11)

To keep the curious out.
To keep the rats from digging out.
To trap anyone trying to steal a rat couple.
They decide not to install a trap door as it would be too apparent something was going on.
4)

What does Kurt bring in at the end of Chapter 10? (from Part 2, Chapters 9-11)

A new prisoner who worked with rats in a medical lab.
A Korean soldier who wants in on the rat business.
A different breed of rats that may not carry the plague.
A female rat he has captured.
5)

Who drinks quinine and then has nightmares? (from Part 2, Chapters 9-11)

Steven.
Lt. Grey.
McCoy.
Marlowe.
6)

What does Marlowe recall as they are fumigating the bed? (from Part 2, Chapters 12-14)

His wife.
The first prison Marlowe was in.
His young son and daughter.
Why he was captured.
7)

What happens after the Japanese surrender? (from Part 4, Chapters 23-26)

The Japanese flee.
Nothing changes in the camp.
The Commandant orders that the men begin marching to the coast.
The camp's daily rations are doubled.
8)

What happens when the King leaves the camp? (from Part 4, Chapters 23-26)

He gives all his stuff to his friends before leaving.
He does not leave as he is excuted for treason.
He never looks back.
He waves until Marlowe can no longer see him.
9)

What does Marlowe wish? (from Part 2, Chapters 12-14)

That he had taken the $108 dollar commission.
That the Allies would get there.
That the King would leave Marlowe alone.
That life could be simple again and he could talk to God without shame.
10)

What is essential to the rat project? (from Part 2, Chapters 9-11)

The tacit permission of the Korean guards.
The permission of the officers.
That it be kept a secret.
To have enough space.
11)

What does the doctor warn Marlowe about his arm? (from Part 4, Chapters 19-22)

The muscle has atrophied.
That it is not infected but could get that way soon.
This ligaments are torn.
It could get grangrene.
12)

Who leads Marlowe and the King to the village? (from Part 2, Chapters 12-14)

An elderly peasant.
A young, pretty woman.
One of the Korean guards.
No one.
13)

How does Lt. Grey think of his wife? (from Part 2, Chapters 9-11)

As the love of his life.
As frigid.
As oversexed.
As a rock in the storm.
14)

What does the King do with the ring? (from Part 4, Chapters 19-22)

Swallows it.
Hands it over to the Korean guards.
Gives it to Lt. Grey as a bribe.
Throws it as far as possible into the jungle.
15)

What is Eve? (from Part 2, Chapters 9-11)

The name Steven calls himself in his latest play.
The code word for the breeding project.
No one knows who Eve is; the word just appears on a hut wall one day.
The first female rat they breed.
16)

About what does Smedly-Talyor laugh after Lt. Grey leaves? (from Part 3, Chapters 15-18)

Grey being in the regular army.
Nothing; he is worried Grey will go over his head.
Grey arresting Marlowe.
Grey thinking Smedly-Taylor is clean.
17)

Who gets a letter from his wife? (from Part 4, Chapters 19-22)

Larkin.
Timsen.
McCoy.
Marlowe.
18)

What has Grey learned from his spy about the diamond? (from Part 3, Chapters 15-18)

It has been stolen by a Korean guard.
It is more valuable than first thought.
It is about to change hands soon.
It is a fake.
19)

What does Grey dream of along with the rest of the POWs? (from Part 4, Chapters 23-26)

News from home via the wireless.
Collecting the reward from the King.
Liberation in the next month or so.
A turkey meal for Thanksgiving.
20)

What bewilders Marlowe? (from Part 4, Chapters 23-26)

To see that it is only Americans arriving at the camp.
To hear the POWs hailed as heroes.
To learn that Sulina has asked for him.
The fact that the King kills himself.
21)

About what is Samson envious concerning Marlowe? (from Part 2, Chapters 12-14)

That Marlowe has three laying hens.
That Marlowe has gone outside the wire several times.
That Marlowe has a gorgeous wife.
That Marlowe is close to the King.
22)

What does Jones order Blakely to do? (from Part 3, Chapters 15-18)

Claim innocence and accuse Grey of demanding bribes.
Go into hiding in the camp.
Nothing; Jones will handle it.
Run outside the wire.
23)

About what is Ewart furious? (from Part 2, Chapters 12-14)

That McCoy tells a secret Ewart trusted him with.
That Marlowe pretends he doesn't know Ewart.
Not knowing his family's fate.
That Lt. Grey spills Ewart's rations.
24)

What does Sean refuse to do at first? (from Part 3, Chapters 15-18)

Sing.
End his show when the guards arrive.
Go on stage.
Dress up as a woman.
25)

What are two potential problems in raising the rats? (from Part 2, Chapters 9-11)

Cannibalism and fighting.
Snakes and flooding of the cages.
Snakes and stealing.
Discovery and snakes.
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King Rat from Beacham's Encyclopedia of Popular Fiction and Beacham's Guide to Literature for Young Adults. ©2005-2006 Thomson Gale, a part of the Thomson Corporation. All rights reserved.
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