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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Initially who in their group takes charge of the English women and children?
(a) Esmé Harrison
(b) Eileen Holland
(c) Jean Paget
(d) Mrs. Horsefall

2. Why does Jean miss the evacuation to Singapore?
(a) the ship to Singapore never arrives
(b) the Japanese arrive earlier than expected
(c) she does not get the message
(d) the car breaks down on the way

3. What does Jean ask Harman if he can get for them?
(a) some fresh water and fruit
(b) Glauber's salts, quinine, and something for skin rashes
(c) a ride on one of the Japanese trucks
(d) good rice and a place to sleep

4. Why is there such a turnover of ringers in the Willstown area?
(a) the weather is hot and there is no rainfall
(b) men do not stay because the girls all leave to the city
(c) the wages are low and there are no shops
(d) the managers are all too hard to work for

5. How does Jean carry baby Robin Holland?
(a) in a papoose pouch
(b) on her hip like the Malay women
(c) on her shoulder
(d) on her back

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Jean's impression of Alice Springs?

2. What doe the Japanese soldiers do to help the group?

3. What does jean remember Joe Harman telling her?

4. What does Jean ask about while visiting with the reporter?

5. Who finds Curtis and stays with him until help comes?

(see the answer key)

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