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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) 2 p.m.
(b) 4 p.m.
(c) 11 a.m.
(d) 12 p.m.

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

3. With whom does William meet at the first Ishmaelite Legation?
(a) Doctor Cohen.
(b) The Exiled Prime Minister.
(c) The Consul-General.
(d) The Foreign Ambassador.

4. What items does Lord Copper especially impress upon William to take on his trip?
(a) Hiking boots.
(b) Water-proof pens.
(c) Copies of <i>The Daily Beast</i>.
(d) Cleft sticks.

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

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

7. For what item is William asked at the very end of Book 1, Chapter 3?
(a) A hundred pounds.
(b) An autograph.
(c) His passport.
(d) His typewriter.

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

9. How much does William's toothbrush purchased from the hotel cost?
(a) Five shillings.
(b) One pound.
(c) Four shillings.
(d) Eight pounds.

10. What bizarre claim does the pseudo-consul of the second Ishmaelite Legation make?
(a) That he was brought up in Japan.
(b) That the Ishmaelites are an Aryan race.
(c) That the Ishmaelite government has been around since the time of Caesar.
(d) That true Ishmaelites are immortal.

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

12. How many servants attend to the Boot family?
(a) Ten.
(b) Two.
(c) Eight.
(d) Eleven.

13. Who is the most valued friend of John Boot?
(a) Mrs. Stitch.
(b) Mr. Stitch.
(c) Lady Metroland.
(d) Lord Copper.

14. What time of day does John Boot visit the Stitch residence?
(a) 7 a.m.
(b) 11 a.m.
(c) 12 p.m.
(d) 3 p.m.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What city is Mr. Salter attempting to locate in an atlas on occasion of his first meeting with William Boot?

2. What does the American girl, believing that he is going to Ishmaelia, give to John Boot as a good luck charm?

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

4. For what do the initials of Corker's agency "U.N." stand?

5. Why does Mrs. Stitch prefer the sort of car she drives?

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