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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What item do Jean and bill buy that proves to be very useful for the next few years?
(a) a large canvas haversack
(b) a bottle of insect repellant
(c) a map of Malaya
(d) a portable stove

3. What does Strachan observe about Dr. Ferris?
(a) he is old and senile
(b) he is scarred from the war
(c) he is gruff and unwilling to talk
(d) he is fit, cheerful, and a bit macabre

4. What happens when the Japanese near Kuala Lumpur?
(a) the British army increases its size
(b) a peace delegation is sent to the Japanese
(c) the women and children are hidden underground
(d) the women and children are evacuated

5. How many Japanese guards are assigned to the women and children?
(a) four
(b) two
(c) three
(d) only one

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Douglas Macfadden want his legacy set up as a trust for his surviving relative?

2. What is the feeling at the time the Japanese first arrive in Malaya?

3. What does Jean buy at Ayer Penchis?

4. What do the other ladies in the group do to follow Jean's example?

5. Who are the prisoners being held by the Japanese?

(see the answer key)

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