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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 12 | Part 1, Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Jim's job with Frank and Basie?
(a) Taking the portholes from the ships.
(b) Stealing food from the market.
(c) Being their lookout.
(d) Polishing the brass portholes.

3. What does Jim have saved in his pocket for an emergency?
(a) Coins.
(b) Matches.
(c) Chocolates.
(d) Peanuts.

4. Who joins Jim at the detention center?
(a) Basie.
(b) His mother.
(c) Frank.
(d) Mr. Maxted.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what place does this story open?

2. Which ship sinks into the Yangtze during the fight?

3. What does Basie trade at the market for fish and rice?

4. Who is Yang?

5. Whom does Jim tell Frank and Basie that he once met?

(see the answer key)

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