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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Strachan observe about Dr. Ferris?
(a) he is scarred from the war
(b) he is old and senile
(c) he is gruff and unwilling to talk
(d) he is fit, cheerful, and a bit macabre

2. Up to this point in her life, what is it Jean doubts she will ever do?
(a) buy a small house
(b) see the Queen
(c) marry, attend university, or travel
(d) shop at Harrod's

3. For what do they conclude Joe Harman had given them reason to hope?
(a) that they would not be punished for stealing
(b) that their one guard would leave them alone
(c) that they will again see homes and husbands
(d) that they might find other kind people

4. What happens to four children at Bahau?
(a) they are caught stealing food
(b) they are taken by the Japanese
(c) they die of a fever
(d) they run away

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mrs. Frith's suggestion for the group?

2. What is the somewhat odd thing Jean wants to do first with her money?

3. What puzzles Strachan about Jean Paget?

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

5. When telling Jean about Donald, what does Strachan try to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Jean's attitude toward the time the women spent in Kuala Telang?

2. Describe where the group stays in Kuala Telang?

3. What suggestion from Jean meets with the approval of the villagers and the Japanese invaders?

4. When the group reaches the northeast coast of Malaya, what helps the women?

5. What prevents the group from marching to Singapore?

6. How does Shute show there is compassion among the Japanese?

7. How does Strachan arrange to meet Jean Paget?

8. What is the Japanese solution for dealing with the women and children?

9. Briefly describe what happens after the Japanese arrive.

10. What do they have to do to get to Kuantan?

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