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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 evacuated
(d) the women and children are hidden underground

2. How does Ferris describe Donal Macfadden?
(a) as burned almost beyond recognition
(b) as a delicate, popular, and multi-lingual lieutenant
(c) as a trouble maker and difficult patient
(d) as a man who fought unsuccessfully to live

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

4. Why is it easy for Jean to get a job in Kuala Lumpur?
(a) there are few English girls who can speak Malay
(b) she has a master's degree
(c) she is very attractive
(d) her father has great connections

5. In what does Strachan attempt educate Jean?
(a) nursing
(b) the arts
(c) education
(d) accounting

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Strachan certify Donald's death?

3. Who exits the large Customs launch Jean hopes will take her to singapore?

4. What does Jean learn at an early age that is very helpful to her during the war?

5. When telling Jean about Donald, what does Strachan try to do?

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