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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who exits the large Customs launch Jean hopes will take her to singapore?
(a) Japanese soldiers
(b) prisoners of war
(c) her father
(d) Japanese sympathizers

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

3. Visiting Cairns, a prosperous town of some 2,000, what does Jean find waiting for her?
(a) a letter from Joyce Bowen
(b) a letter from Pack and Levy
(c) a letter from Strachan
(d) a letter from Joe Harman

4. What does Strachan do before sending Topp to Australia?
(a) has a background check done on her
(b) interviews her to be sure she is a good manager
(c) finds the cheapest fare to Australia he can locate
(d) takes her to his club to check out her manners

5. What does Strachan send to Jean in Willstown?
(a) a large air conditioning unit
(b) a commercial washing machine
(c) a letter of credit for £5,000
(d) a box of the latest English novels

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the Japanese agree to let the women stay and work in the fields?

2. What is the bore?

3. What does Strachan observe about Dr. Ferris?

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

5. How does Jean get a final look at the construction at Kuala Telang?

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