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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. For what does William's companion on the train thank William?
(a) For shooing off the Swiss waiter.
(b) For the use of his lighter.
(c) For conversing with him.
(d) For allowing him on his plane.

2. What French philosopher is mentioned in Book 1, Chapter 4, section 6?
(a) Jacques Maritain.
(b) Rene Descartes.
(c) Jean-Jacques Rousseau.
(d) Voltaire.

3. What object does Corker purchase for himself while at Steamer Point?
(a) A tiny leather rhinocerous.
(b) A ceramic pig.
(c) An elephant of synthetic ivory.
(d) A tribal mask.

4. Which novel of John Boot's does Mrs. Stitch praise while abed?
(a) <i>Life of Rimbaud</i>.
(b) <i>Waste of Time<i/>.
(c) <i>The History of Time</i>.
(d) <i>The Great Glebe</i>.

5. What is William's initial destination on his way to Ishmaelia?
(a) Marseilles.
(b) Cairo.
(c) Tangiers.
(d) Paris.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is William intending to depart the train?

2. William's heart is described as rising with the plane the first time he takes off. To what is this compared?

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

4. Who is the most valued friend of John Boot?

5. What is the name of the woman who attends William in the equipment emporium?

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