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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are they worried about Jean's leases on her property?
(a) they have never been registered
(b) after 17 years they could revert to the state
(c) they are far too expensive
(d) she only has handshake agreements

2. What happens on Boxing Day?
(a) the torrential rains come
(b) Jean closes the milk bar
(c) the first shoes go out to London
(d) Joe falls and breaks his leg

3. By Asahan, how many of the women have died?
(a) six
(b) nine
(c) four
(d) two

4. Who is the former A.T.S. sergeant during the war, stationed in Egypt, Topp perfect for the task of training the factory workers?
(a) Rose Sawyer
(b) Judy Small
(c) Elsie Peters
(d) Aggie Topp

5. After walking to several places and finding no ship, what do the women decide to do?
(a) walk to Singapore
(b) return to Kuala Lumpur
(c) head for Thailand
(d) refuse to walk further

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Rose Sawyer work?

2. Why does Jean miss the evacuation to Singapore?

3. What does Jean tell Strachan young married people need more than entertainment?

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

5. Without a phone, how do people get information?

(see the answer key)

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