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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: A Victorian, Chapters 13, 14, 15 and 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What location does Bell move onto following this warning to turn back?
(a) Oman.
(b) Tripoli.
(c) Cairo.
(d) Amman.

2. After returning to London in 1889, Bell spends how long in social seasons without garnering any marriage proposals?
(a) One year.
(b) Eighteen months.
(c) Six months.
(d) Three years.

3. Why does Hugh Bell not deem Cadogan to be a fit suitor and refuse to consent to their marrying?
(a) He feels their age difference will be a factor in an unhappy marriage.
(b) He is still in the university, feels he is too young.
(c) His family's financially embarrassing position in society.
(d) He is not as bright as his daughter, feels she can do better.

4. Initially unsuccessful in garnering any marriage proposals, Bell turns to travel and journeys where?
(a) Mesopotamia.
(b) Switzerland.
(c) Turkey.
(d) Persia.

5. Chapter 16 finds Bell in the East disembarking from a what?
(a) Troop transport lorry (truck).
(b) Troop transport train.
(c) Troop transport trailer.
(d) Troop transport ship.

Short Answer Questions

1. Chapter 6 finds Bell where in the summer of 1900?

2. What is the purpose of Bell's initial trip to Jerusalem?

3. Janet Wallach shows Bell is more comfortable in the company of men, noting it is probably as a result of what?

4. On this 1905 trip, Bell encounters the Druze and is brought the sheik's what to initiate a professional friendship?

5. At the start of 1902, Bell makes another trip to the East, stopping where before returning to England by the summer?

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