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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what paper does Mr. Pappenhacker work?
(a) <i>The Daily Beast</i>.
(b) <i>The Messageries Maritimes</i>.
(c) <i>The Twopence</i>.
(d) <i>The Daily Brute</i>.

2. How many children does the French colonial administrator have?
(a) None.
(b) One.
(c) Two.
(d) Four.

3. After conversing with William about their respective destinations, William's companion on the train begins to read what?
(a) A work of French philosophy.
(b) A copy of <i>The Daily Beast</i>.
(c) A love letter from his wife.
(d) A work of German poetry.

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

5. To where do the Ishmaelian taxi drivers in Jacksonburg take foreigners when the latter cannot be understood?
(a) To the railway station.
(b) To the Swede.
(c) To Frau Dressler's house.
(d) To the Hotel Liberty.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who chairs the Foreign Press Association in Sir Jocelyn Hitchcock's absence?

2. How far outside of Jacksonburg are Pigge and Corker stuck?

3. What unfortunately happens to William's first passport?

4. To what street is William suddenly whisked off to in a taxi in order to cover a story regarding Mrs. Stitch?

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

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