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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two, Chapters One through Three.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While at dinner with his family, what does Felix do that angers the rest of the family?
(a) Brings up past family finance problems.
(b) Starts a fight.
(c) Smokes a cigarette.
(d) Tells an off color joke.

2. What is the name of Smith's wife?
(a) Mallory.
(b) Matilda.
(c) Margie.
(d) Margaret.

3. Who is Erich Von Bishop waiting for at the train station?
(a) His sister.
(b) His wife.
(c) His best friend.
(d) His brother.

4. What event saves Felix, causing him to leave the dinner table and go outside?
(a) An earthquake strikes.
(b) A war siren goes off.
(c) The power goes out.
(d) A bombing raid begins.

5. What is the setting of Part One, Chapter Four?
(a) German East Africa.
(b) America.
(c) British West Africa.
(d) England.

Short Answer Questions

1. What mode of transportation does Smith use in Part One?

2. The opening scene in the novel takes place:

3. What is the name of the hotel Smith stays at after leaving his farm?

4. Why does Cobb return home?

5. What does Major Hamish Cobb inspect before dinner?

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