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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After walking to several places and finding no ship, what do the women decide to do?
(a) head for Thailand
(b) return to Kuala Lumpur
(c) refuse to walk further
(d) walk to Singapore

2. When telling Jean about Donald, what does Strachan try to do?
(a) make her shed tears
(b) paint a clear picture
(c) refuse to give her the details
(d) spare her sensibilities

3. Who does Jean describe as a fair-haired, powerfully built man speaking slowly with a drawl?
(a) Pvt. Jack Hammand
(b) Sgt. Joe Harman
(c) Cpl. Ben Leggett
(d) Sgt. Marion York

4. What report does Sugamo receive about Harman after the women have left?
(a) he died during the night
(b) his body was stolen
(c) he escaped
(d) he is still alive

5. Why is the Japanese sergeant disgraced?
(a) because he was asleep on duty
(b) because he abused the women prisoners
(c) because he tried to cover up the theft of the chickens
(d) because he allowed Harman to steal the chickens

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is in the photograph Jean finds and shows to the dying sergeant?

2. What does Strachan agree to allow Harman to do?

3. What does Jean assure Mat Amin bin Taib the women no longer need?

4. Why does Sugamo order that Harman be removed from the tree and taken to a hospital?

5. How do Jean and Mrs. Horsefall manage to communicate with the Japanese?

(see the answer key)

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