The Blue Afternoon: A Novel Quiz

William Boyd (writer)

This Study Guide consists of approximately 45 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The Blue Afternoon.

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What happened to cause a war in the Philippines? (from Chapters 16-18)

The United States tried to colonize them.

The Chinese invaded.

Britain tried to colonize them.

The Japanese invaded.

2.

What does narration give the reader? (from Chapters The Nipa Barn, Chez Dr. Isidro Cruz, and The Aero-Móvil)

A list of reasons Pantaleon is suspect in Ward's murder.

A list of reasons Cruz probably murdered Ward.

A list of reasons Carriscant must be the murderer.

An explanation of the de facto caste system of the Philippine Islands.

3.

Where was Carriscant born? (from Chapters 16-18)

Australia.

Philippine Islands.

Borneo.

China.

4.

What does Carriscant think of his marriage? (from Chapters The Nipa Barn, Chez Dr. Isidro Cruz, and The Aero-Móvil)

It is not perfect, but still good.

It is convenient.

It is almost over.

He never loved his wife.

5.

How does Carriscant view Cruz professionally? (from Chapters Tongue and The First Body)

As a dangerous quack.

As an incompetent prosecutor.

As too compassionate with criminals.

As the best surgeon he's ever seen.

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