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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 sort of public execution does Jim witness on his way from the hospital to his home?
(a) Hangings.
(b) Shootings.
(c) Beheadings.
(d) Stonings.

2. Who is put in charge of the prisoners' evening meal?
(a) Mrs. Hug.
(b) Basie.
(c) Dr. Ransome.
(d) Jim.

3. On whom does Jim become dependent for his food?
(a) Japanese soldiers.
(b) The Maxteds' neighbors.
(c) Mr. Guerevitch.
(d) A local shopkeeper.

4. What do Jim and the other prisoners have to eat at the prison camp?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Apples.
(c) Rice.
(d) Sweet potatoes.

5. What film is playing at the Cathay Theater?
(a) "Gone With the Wind."
(b) "The Wizard of Oz."
(c) "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington."
(d) "The Hunchback of Notre Dame."

Short Answer Questions

1. What is taken from Jim on his way from the hospital to his home?

2. Through what bombed-out city does the truck of prisoners from the detention center travel on its way to the camp?

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

4. What is Jim's job with Frank and Basie?

5. What does Jim watch from the roof of the truck?

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