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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who are the prisoners being held by the Japanese?
(a) two Canadians
(b) two Britains
(c) two Americans
(d) two Australians

2. 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

3. Why is it now easier for Jean to arrange food and shelter at the village?
(a) the group is much smaller
(b) the villagers think they are Japanese
(c) there is no headman
(d) the people speak English

4. How does Strachan certify Donald's death?
(a) newspaper clippings from the time
(b) from the doctor at Camp 206 at the time of Donald's death
(c) an affidavit from friends who knew him
(d) records in the war office

5. What occurs with baby Robin after the other Holland children all die?
(a) he gets a fever but survives
(b) he prefers to stay with Jean
(c) he starts to walk
(d) he returns to Eileen

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What happens to Harman after he steals the chickens?

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

5. Because of his punishment, what does the religious Mrs. Frith decide about Joe Harman?

(see the answer key)

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