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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Jean hardly remember her late uncle?
(a) she only saw him once when she was a girl
(b) no one knew where Macfadden was
(c) she knew him only from photographs
(d) her family was the black sheep

2. Who brings a doctor to examine the group?
(a) Col. Nagasaki
(b) Maj. Nemu
(c) Gen. Hiromoto
(d) Capt. Yoniata

3. What do the other ladies in the group do to follow Jean's example?
(a) start wearing pants
(b) cover their heads with rags
(c) walk barefoot
(d) put on sarongs

4. Who shows up to berate the sergeant for not marching farther?
(a) Gen. Hiromoto
(b) Maj. Ichikawa
(c) Capt. Yoniata
(d) Col. Nagasaki

5. What does Mrs. Frith say about Kuantan?
(a) it is too hot for English women
(b) it is cold and harsh
(c) it is isolated and barren
(d) it is healthier and the people friendlier

Short Answer Questions

1. Up to this point in her life, what is it Jean doubts she will ever do?

2. How does Ferris describe Donal Macfadden?

3. What do they encounter as they walk through the swamps?

4. Why does Jean miss the evacuation to Singapore?

5. After walking to several places and finding no ship, what do the women decide to do?

(see the answer key)

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