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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During what time period is the English patient a great explorer of Africa?
(a) The 1900's.
(b) The 1940's.
(c) The 1930's.
(d) The 1970's.

2. Why does Caravaggio sneak into the room of the German general?
(a) To hide from his enemies.
(b) To spy on him throughout the night.
(c) To kill him while he sleeps.
(d) To steal the camera.

3. Why do Kip and Caravaggio go into the valley?
(a) To wash clothes.
(b) To pick up supplies.
(c) To go hunting.
(d) To take a bath.

4. What does his lover say to the English patient in response?
(a) That she would never come back to him.
(b) That she loves him anyway.
(c) That he will miss her.
(d) That she will call the police.

5. For whom does Caravaggio work during the war?
(a) A coalmining company.
(b) The American CIA.
(c) British Intelligence.
(d) The German government.

6. From what does Caravaggio fall as it explodes?
(a) A bus.
(b) A bridge.
(c) The roof of a hotel.
(d) A motorcycle.

7. Why is Hana's love for Kip destined to fail?
(a) Kip does not share himself with Hana.
(b) Kip is already married.
(c) Kip is planning his escape.
(d) Hana is too dependent.

8. What methods do the English patient and his companions use to travel?
(a) Foot and car.
(b) Camel and foot.
(c) Llama and horse.
(d) Plane and camel.

9. How does Kip's partner die?
(a) He accidentally steps on a land mine.
(b) He has an automobile accident.
(c) He is attacked by a dog.
(d) He blows himself up.

10. How is the English patient's true identity revealed in Chapter 4?
(a) It is not revealed.
(b) Through a letter to his romantic interest.
(c) He publishes a book about his adventures.
(d) Someone sends him a telegram when his sister dies.

11. What is foreshadowed in Chapter 5?
(a) The birth of the English patient's child.
(b) The reconciliation between the English patient and Katharine.
(c) The English patient talking more about Katharine and how their relationship ended.
(d) The English patient's death.

12. Where in the villa does Hana sleep?
(a) In the master suite.
(b) In different rooms.
(c) In the kitchen.
(d) In the English patient's bedroom.

13. Where does Hana get her vegetables?
(a) The cellar.
(b) The market.
(c) Her garden.
(d) Kip brings them.

14. Who enters the room as Hana plays on the instrument in the library?
(a) Caravaggio.
(b) Two soldiers.
(c) The English patient.
(d) A dog.

15. Why does Caravaggio decide he must find out the English patient's identity?
(a) So he can publish a book.
(b) He wants Hana to know who he is.
(c) He wants to be able to keep in touch with him after he leaves.
(d) So he can write the patient's family a letter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Kip fascinated by Christian symbols?

2. Why have Kip and his partner come to the villa?

3. What is Hana's profession?

4. Why did Caravaggio attend the German generals' party?

5. Is the English patient still in love with Katharine when he is telling Hana about their relationship?

(see the answer keys)

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