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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. For how long has Kätchen's husband been away when William meets her?
(a) Three days.
(b) Six months.
(c) Six weeks.
(d) Three years.

2. How many gorillas does Hitchcock jokingly claim to have seen after his "return" from Ishmaelia's interior?
(a) One-hundred.
(b) Two.
(c) Thirty-three.
(d) Six.

3. Which Boot receives notification of Lord Copper's reward?
(a) William Boot.
(b) Theodore Boot.
(c) John Boot.
(d) Roderick Boot.

4. What was Mr. Salter's most recent previous position with <i>The Daily Beast</i>?
(a) Editor of the Women's Page.
(b) Assistant editor of the Financial Section.
(c) Editor of the Domestic News.
(d) Trade reporter.

5. From what famous individual has Uncle Bernard traced William Boot's descent?
(a) Uther Pendragon.
(b) Canute the Celt.
(c) Ethelred the Unready.
(d) King Alfred.

Short Answer Questions

1. What objects fill the heavy bag belonging to the girl who previously occupied William's room in the Pension Dressler?

2. Why is William perplexed by the telegram he receives from <i>The Daily Beast</i> while at Aden?

3. Which Roman author is Josephine reading on John Boot's arrival?

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

5. In what language does Mr. Baldwin speak with Mr. Popotakis?

(see the answer key)

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