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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what time does William Boot, after a harrowing morning in the hotel, reach Copper House, to Mr. Salter's dismay?
(a) 11 a.m.
(b) 4 p.m.
(c) 12 p.m.
(d) 2 p.m.

2. How many times has Corker left England previous to the Ishmaelia expedition?
(a) Once.
(b) Never.
(c) Thrice.
(d) Dozens of times.

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

4. Which member of the Boot household is the richest in ready cash?
(a) Nannie Price.
(b) The Widow Boot.
(c) Nannie Bloggs.
(d) The Elder Widow Boot.

5. How does Josephine Stitch always greet John Boot?
(a) By punching him.
(b) By kicking him.
(c) By kissing him.
(d) By hugging him.

6. When William first arrives at the Megalopolitan building, he finds it:
(a) Dirty.
(b) Disconcerting.
(c) Disappointing.
(d) Small.

7. What does the American girl, believing that he is going to Ishmaelia, give to John Boot as a good luck charm?
(a) A locket with her picture.
(b) A wet rabbit's foot.
(c) A metal cross.
(d) A bog-oak pig.

8. How many visas is William advised to get for his trip to Ishmaelia?
(a) Four.
(b) Two.
(c) One.
(d) Eight.

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

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

11. What does the Swiss waiter attempt to persuade William's companion in the train to purchase?
(a) Flank steak.
(b) Mineral water.
(c) A gold watch.
(d) A newspaper.

12. For what do the initials of Corker's agency "U.N." stand?
(a) United News.
(b) Unlimited Nationals.
(c) Universe News.
(d) Universal News.

13. What beverage does Mr. Salter assume William Boot enjoys?
(a) Bourbon.
(b) Whiskey.
(c) Cider.
(d) Moonshine.

14. To what does "unnatural" correspond in the telegram William receives at Aden?
(a) Sea travel.
(b) Ishmaelia.
(c) Universal News.
(d) Expenses.

15. To where does William walk after returning to his hotel, following the incident in Croydon?
(a) Hyde Park.
(b) The Megalopolitan Office.
(c) South Kensington.
(d) Westminster Abbey.

Short Answer Questions

1. What famous reporter has <i>The Daily Beast</i> recently lost to a competitor?

2. At what time does Mr. Salter awake William by telephone while the latter is at the hotel?

3. How much money is William given by <i>The Daily Beast</i> in traveler's checks?

4. Which member of the Boot family owns the house and estate?

5. What makes Corker ill while on the ship to Ishmaelia?

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