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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what time does Mr. Salter awake William by telephone while the latter is at the hotel?
(a) 8 a.m.
(b) 1 p.m.
(c) 10 a.m.
(d) 4 a.m.

2. How much money is William given by <i>The Daily Beast</i> in traveler's checks?
(a) 1000 shillings.
(b) 100 pounds.
(c) 10,000 pounds.
(d) 1,000 pounds.

3. Into what airport does William fly after leaving England?
(a) Brussels Airport.
(b) Aeroports de Paris.
(c) Aeroport de Marseilles.
(d) Le Bourget.

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

5. What position does John Boot initially seek from Mr. Stitch as a means of foreign employ?
(a) A position of espionage.
(b) A wartime correspondent.
(c) A trade representative.
(d) A diplomatic ambassador.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the new word which Josephine learns and uses to describe many things to John Boot?

2. What bizarre claim does the pseudo-consul of the second Ishmaelite Legation make?

3. What object of William's passes by the customs officials of the airport without scrutiny?

4. For what paper does Mr. Pappenhacker work?

5. What object does Corker purchase for himself while at Steamer Point?

(see the answer key)

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