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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 16 | Part 1, Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is spilled on the floor of Jim's mother's room?
(a) Her jewelry case.
(b) Perfume.
(c) Talcum powder.
(d) Hairpins.

2. What does Jim take from the swimming pool?
(a) A coin.
(b) His mother's sunglasses.
(c) A toy soldier.
(d) One of Vera's hairclips.

3. With whom does Jim speak on Dr. Lockwood's veranda?
(a) One of the weeding women.
(b) Mr. Maxted.
(c) Dr. Lockwood.
(d) Vera.

4. What is the meaning of the shrill whistle Jim hears at the detention center?
(a) It is time for their meal.
(b) Someone is trying to escape.
(c) It's an air raid siren.
(d) The sergeant is calling a roll call.

5. How does Jim get into his house after leaving the hospital?
(a) Through an unlocked window.
(b) He has a key.
(c) He breaks a window.
(d) Through the garbage compactor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What book does Jim read in one of the strange houses?

2. What film is playing at the Cathay Theater?

3. In what Shanghai landmark is the detention center where Jim is held?

4. What surprises Jim in the trench near the blockhouse?

5. How long was Jim in prison?

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