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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 5-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the King thank Sgt. Masters?
(a) For the wine the Sgt. gives the King.
(b) For tipping the King off about Lt. Grey's message.
(c) To ask when some quinine might become available.
(d) For helping the King recover from a bout of Malaria.

2. What does Marlowe ask of King?
(a) To help the doctor.
(b) To help the chaplain.
(c) To befriend another enlisted man.
(d) A light for his cigarette.

3. What does Larkin say Australians need to do?
(a) Feel like men.
(b) Gamble.
(c) Have geisha girls in the camp.
(d) Drink whiskey.

4. What does Marlowe offer the King after eating King's eggs?
(a) A machete.
(b) A free night out in town.
(c) Tobacco cured in the Javanese way.
(d) A Cuban cigar.

5. What surprises King about Marlowe?
(a) He is timid despite his size.
(b) He has several books in his possession.
(c) He can speak many languages.
(d) He is an officer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who reprimands both Lt. Grey and the man he summons?

2. Who may sit on the lone throne?

3. In what language are the man and native speaking?

4. Who is Peter Marlowe?

5. Who tries to construct a new wireless?

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