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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What phrase does Corker tell William to cable back to London regarding Aden's military preparedness?
(a) "Aden hot."
(b) "Aden unwarwise."
(c) "Aden warwise."
(d) "Arrived in Aden, staying."

2. For how much does William buy the stones offered him by Kätchen?
(a) 20 pounds.
(b) 100 pounds.
(c) 10 pounds.
(d) 60 pounds.

3. What has Nannie Bloggs promised William if ever she wins the Irish Sweepstakes?
(a) To send him to journalism school.
(b) To take him across seas.
(c) To buy him a car.
(d) To take him in a plane.

4. What beverage does Mr. Salter assume William Boot enjoys?
(a) Whiskey.
(b) Cider.
(c) Moonshine.
(d) Bourbon.

5. Of what does Mr. Salter insist Lord Copper must remain ignorant?
(a) A fire in Lord Copper's office.
(b) William oversleeping by half a day.
(c) Mrs. Stitch discovering the mix-up.
(d) The oversight of the passport.

Short Answer Questions

1. What beverage does Corker attempt to order from the steward on the boat?

2. What group among the journalists uses the largest lorry?

3. Into what do William and the young German girl climb while William is moving into his new room?

4. Where is William intending to depart the train?

5. How many children does the French colonial administrator have?

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