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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Now, after her inheritance, why does Jean want to return to Kuala Telang?
(a) to see if anything has changed since the war
(b) to do something for the women in the village
(c) to remind herself of her past hard life
(d) to find out where Harman is buried

2. What are the girls betting on in the shoe factory?
(a) how long before Jean and Joe marry
(b) how soon before they get pay raises
(c) how long the shop will stay in business
(d) how long the sir conditioner will last

3. What does Mrs. Driver remember about Joe Harman?
(a) he used to fly the mail plane
(b) he used to work at Wollara
(c) he used to come to town often
(d) he used to work at the ice cream parlor

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. What happens with the sergeant at the end of August in Kuala Telang?
(a) he joins another Japanese unit
(b) he comes down with malaria
(c) he shoots himself in the head
(d) he runs away

Short Answer Questions

1. How are they told they must get to Singapore?

2. By Asahan, how many of the women have died?

3. How does Jean classify her time during World War II?

4. What effect does Jean's letter have on Strachan?

5. How many girls does Small think would work regularly for £5 a week in a shoe factory?

(see the answer key)

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