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When We Were Orphans Quiz

Kazuo Ishiguro
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When We Were Orphans Quiz

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1)

What is Christopher expected to do during his mother's opium campaign meetings? (from Chapter 6)

Leave the adults alone in the dining room.
Go to town with his Uncle Philip.
Go to Akira's house.
Serve cocktails for those attending the meeting.
2)

How does Christopher feel before Uncle Philip tells him what happened to his mother? (from Chapter 22)

As though he were about to fall off a cliff.
As though a gun had been put in his mouth.
As though he were about to ride an enormous rollercoaster.
As though a vast black space had opened up behind him.
3)

Upon his return, how does Akira respond to Christopher's questions about his experiences in Japan? (from Chapter 7)

Akira persuades Christopher it would be childish to discuss such matters.
Akira is silent.
Akira recounts a bitter tale of his alienation from the boys in the Nagasaki school.
Akira goes on and on with his many stories until Christopher is quite bored.
4)

When his mother stops laughing suddenly outside his father's study, what is Christopher's first thought? (from Chapter 6)

That his mother is about to yell at his father.
That his mother is about to surprise him.
That his mother is having a stroke.
That he is about to be scolded.
5)

Where is Akira and Christopher's "special spot?" (from Chapter 7)

In downtown Shanghai.
In Akira's backyard.
Beside the canal.
In Akira's backyard.
6)

How does remembering the end of his relationship with Uncle Philip make Christopher feel? (from Chapter 9)

Christopher remembers the end of his relationship with Uncle Philip fondly.
Christopher remembers the end of his relationship with Uncle Philip indifferently.
Remembering the end of his relationship with Uncle Philip causes Christopher significant pain.
Remembering the end of his relationship with Uncle Philip fills Christopher with anxiety.
7)

What does Uncle Philip say happened to Christopher's father? (from Chapter 22)

His father joined the circus.
His father ran off with his mistress.
His father died in a boating accident.
His father shot himself in the head.
8)

How is Christopher's mother when he finds her? (from Chapter 23)

Christopher's mother is happy and healthy living in Hong Kong.
Christopher's mother has lost her mind and no longer recognizes him.
Chistopher's mother is furious with him for leaving her.
Christopher's mother is catatonic.
9)

Years later what does Christopher recognize about the plump-faced man? (from Chapter 8)

The cigar he smokes.
His smile.
His face.
His cap, gown and pigtail.
10)

How do Akira and Christopher dress when they play outside? (from Chapter 7)

Pants, shirts and baseball caps.
Shirts, shorts and on hotter days, a sunhat.
Short pants and jackets, and on hotter days, a sunhat.
Traditional Chinese clothing.
11)

Where do Morgan and Christopher go? (from Chapter 14 and 15)

Christopher's old house.
The Lucky Chance Club.
London.
The city center.
12)

What is the last thing Uncle Philip says to Christopher? (from Chapter 9)

I think you are very English.
I love you.
I didn't want to hurt you.
I want you to like me.
13)

What are the circumstances of Akira and Christopher's entry into Ling Tien's room? (from Chapter 7)

Akira and Christopher sneak in while Ling Tien is at daily prayers.
Akira and Christopher enter quietly while Ling Tien is asleep.
Ling Tien goes away to his home village and Akira and Christopher sneak in.
Ling Tien invites Akira and Christopher in for tea.
14)

Who does the Japanese soldier Christopher come upon turn out to be? (from Chapter 18 and 19)

A spy for Yellow Snake.
An Englishman.
A Chinese spy.
Akira.
15)

What is Christopher's reaction to the "bursting-in" moment his father referred to? (from Chapter 6)

Christopher is bewildered by the experience.
Christopher has no particular reaction to the moment.
Christopher is deeply saddened by the experience.
Christopher is amused by the encounter.
16)

What does Sir Cecil call Sarah? (from Chapter 13)

My little vagabond.
My little angel.
My little pony.
My little sugarplum.
17)

Why does Christopher's escort leave him? (from Chapter 18 and 19)

Christopher's escort believes Christopher will be safer alone because he is white.
Christopher's escort has pressing business out of town.
Christopher's escort gets a call from his wife.
Christopher's escort is attempting to sabotage Christopher.
18)

How does Miss Givens strike Christopher in her interview? (from Chapter 10 and 11)

Dull and cold.
Sullen and pious.
Dark and dangerous.
Light and breezy.
19)

What do the Japanese soldiers tell Christopher about Akira? (from Chapter 21)

Akira is needed at the base.
Akira is suspected of being a traitor.
Akira is a brave soldier.
Akira is a homosexual.
20)

What is the date and location of Part VII? (from Chapter 23)

November 14, 1958, London.
November 1, 1956, London.
November 23, 1957, London.
Novmeber 20, 1952, London.
21)

What does Christopher's mother call the plump-faced man? (from Chapter 8)

A fine man.
The ugliest man she has ever seen.
An agent of the devil.
A very charming man.
22)

Under what circumstances would Sarah leave Shanghai? (from Chapter 12)

If the Japanes win the war.
If Sir Cecil dies.
If Christopher finds his parents.
If someone comes to her rescue.
23)

How do Uncle Philip and Christopher reach the city center? (from Chapter 9)

On bicycles.
In a motorcar.
In a carriage.
On foot.
24)

According to Sir Cecil, for what do people often mistake Sarah? (from Chapter 13)

An actress.
A princess.
A harlot.
A waitress.
25)

Where are Mr. Banks and Christopher when Mr. Banks brings up the time Christopher and his mother "burst in" on him? (from Chapter 6)

Downtown Shanghai.
Their backyard.
Mr. Banks's study.
The Public Gardens.
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