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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much of the <i>Francmacon</i>'s deck is given up to the captain's quarters?
(a) Almost all.
(b) A third.
(c) Half.
(d) A quarter.

2. What animal does the Captain of the <i>Francmacon</i>'s wife keep as a pet?
(a) A lethargic snake.
(b) A frisky cat.
(c) A hairless dog.
(d) A screaming monkey.

3. Of what school is the man William meets at the first Ishmaelite Legation a graduate?
(a) The Baptist College of Antigua.
(b) King's College London.
(c) Yale University.
(d) Cambridge University.

4. What sort of car does Mrs. Stitch drive?
(a) A tiny black car.
(b) A mid-size blue car.
(c) A large black car.
(d) A large white car.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What word describes William Boot's opinion of his visits to London?

2. How many cabs transport William and all his luggage from Victoria?

3. What is the name of the proprietress of the Hotel Liberty?

4. How does Mr. Salter always answer Lord Copper when the latter is incorrect?

5. What alliterative word is used to first describe the four Frenchmen in the Hotel Liberty?

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