View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To which of the following is the novel dedicated?
(a) Jorge.
(b) Geoffrey.
(c) Gregory.
(d) George.

2. Which of the following is acknowledged as contributing to the novel?
(a) Mario Rowland.
(b) Marcus Dillon.
(c) Marcus Rowland.
(d) Mario Dillon.

3. Which of the following is acknowledged as contributing to the novel?
(a) Chun Kim.
(b) Soon Lee.
(c) Soon Kim.
(d) Chun Lee.

4. Which of the following does Christie keep in his suitcase?
(a) Body wash.
(b) Shampoo.
(c) Toothpaste.
(d) Medications.

5. Which of the following does Liz note in Blair’s bathroom?
(a) Chinese toilet seat.
(b) Japanese toilet seat.
(c) American toilet seat.
(d) German toilet seat.

6. Which of the following does Anwar note is his rate of pay for his work at the consulate?
(a) 1,000 euros per month.
(b) 1,000 euros per day.
(c) 1,000 euros per week.
(d) 1,000 euros biweekly.

7. Which of the following topics does the Gnome advise Anwar to avoid at the Georgian consulate?
(a) North Ossetia.
(b) South Ossetia.
(c) East Ossetia.
(d) West Ossetia.

8. In which of the following is Jackson reported to live?
(a) Newhaven.
(b) Trinity.
(c) Craigentinny.
(d) Leith.

9. Which of the following topics does the Gnome advise Anwar to avoid at the Georgian consulate?
(a) The Turkmenistani dispute.
(b) The Transylvanian dispute.
(c) The Transnistrian dispute.
(d) The Transnistrian alliance.

10. The comment that it would be better to replace operations “than to try to nurse the emphysemic mafia hold-over out of its intensive care bed and back into a wheelchair” (73) offers an example of which of the following?
(a) Synecdoche.
(b) Metaphor.
(c) Simile..
(d) Allegory.

11. Which of the following topics does the Gnome advise Anwar to avoid at the Georgian consulate?
(a) Azerbaijan.
(b) Arnor.
(c) Abkhazia.
(d) Armenia.

12. Which of the following colors does Anwar note Tariq dyes his moustache?
(a) Orange.
(b) Purple.
(c) Magenta.
(d) Green.

13. The comment that the Gnome is “Bent as a seven-bob note” (20) offers an example of which of the following?
(a) Conceit.
(b) Analogy.
(c) Simile.
(d) Metaphor.

14. Which of the following prices does Bibi note the Issyk-Kulistan bread mix samples fetch at sale?
(a) 6 euros.
(b) 60 euros.
(c) 50 euros.
(d) 100 euros.

15. In which of the following does Liz note living?
(a) Ravelston.
(b) Drylaw.
(c) Clermiston.
(d) Barnton.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following languages does Anwar attempt to learn for his work at the consulate?

2. On which of the following days does the novel begin?

3. Who says the phrase, “You realized it was a shoo-in when you clocked you were the only candidate they’d bothered to fly out for the interview” (27)?

4. Which of the following had been Blair’s prisoner number?

5. Which of the following does Liz note as Blair’s age?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 405 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample