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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The British attack on Tanga is a __________________.
(a) Zero sum game.
(b) Diplomatic achievement.
(c) Complete failure.
(d) Military success.

2. How do Gabriel and his men get to shore in Part Two, Chapter Five?
(a) They swim.
(b) Small boats.
(c) They walk on the dock.
(d) Inflatable rafts.

3. Where do Gabriel and Charis first meet?
(a) France.
(b) Africa.
(c) America.
(d) India.

4. What is the African attitude towards the British landing?
(a) They are accepting.
(b) They are pleased.
(c) They are excited.
(d) They are resistant.

5. What is the relationship between Felix and Gabriel?
(a) Father and son.
(b) Brothers.
(c) Cousins.
(d) Uncle and nephew.

6. 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.

7. What is the setting of Part Two, Chapter One?
(a) Slowville.
(b) Jonesville.
(c) Greenville.
(d) Smithville.

8. What is the name of the hotel Smith stays at after leaving his farm?
(a) The St. Francis.
(b) The Ritz.
(c) The Norfolk.
(d) The Westin.

9. What frustrates Walter in the army?
(a) His commander.
(b) His pay.
(c) Inaction.
(d) Paperwork.

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

11. What does Major Hamish Cobb inspect before dinner?
(a) The children's hands.
(b) The shining of his shoes.
(c) The children's beds.
(d) The sanitation state of the kitchen.

12. What does Smith pack his belongings in?
(a) Nothing. They do not get a chance to pack.
(b) A buggy.
(c) Boxes.
(d) A suitcase.

13. In Part Two, Chapter Five, how many soldiers remain on shore with Gabriel?
(a) 42.
(b) 76.
(c) 38.
(d) 18.

14. In Part Two, Chapter Five, what country has fortified Tanga?
(a) Germany.
(b) Denmark.
(c) France.
(d) England.

15. What is the destination for Gabriel's unit?
(a) Nairobi.
(b) Johannesburg.
(c) London.
(d) Tanga.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part Two, Chapter Nine, what does Charis show Felix?

2. What happens when Gabriel tries to flee?

3. At Amory's party, what are Amory and Felix arguing over?

4. How many telegrams did Felix's family receive about Gabriel?

5. What nationality are the soldiers Gabriel is with?

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