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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On William and Corker's train to Ishmaelia, who selfishly occupies one of the four first-class compartments?
(a) An English diplomat.
(b) A Swiss ticket collector.
(c) William and Corker.
(d) Corker.

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

3. For how much does William buy the stones offered him by Kätchen?
(a) 10 pounds.
(b) 100 pounds.
(c) 20 pounds.
(d) 60 pounds.

4. Who writes the final report from Ishmaelia to <i>The Daily Beast</i>?
(a) Mr. Baldwin.
(b) Corker.
(c) Hitchcock.
(d) William.

5. What beverage does Mr. Salter's wife prepare for him after Boot's second big story comes in?
(a) Whiskey-soda.
(b) Ovaltine.
(c) Vodka on the rocks.
(d) Gin and tonic.

6. How many cabs transport William and all his luggage from Victoria?
(a) One.
(b) Three.
(c) Four.
(d) Two.

7. From what country does the supposed spy uncovered by Shumble reportedly come?
(a) France.
(b) Russia.
(c) Italy.
(d) Germany.

8. At what time did the Ishmaelites think the journalists were leaving?
(a) 2 p.m.
(b) 10 p.m.
(c) 10 a.m.
(d) 7 a.m.

9. What family holds a dynasty over the Ishmaelian government?
(a) The Jackson family.
(b) The Boot family.
(c) The Soum family.
(d) The Benito family.

10. Where do the Boots ship Priscilla in order to accommodate Mr. Salter's visit?
(a) The Caldicotes.
(b) South Hampton.
(c) London.
(d) The Hickenfelds.

11. What is the name of Jakes' jackal?
(a) DuPree.
(b) Achumba.
(c) Paleologue.
(d) Pigge.

12. What is the name of Priscilla's dog?
(a) Katerina.
(b) Annabel.
(c) Devin.
(d) Rosie.

13. For how long has Frau Dressler lived in Africa?
(a) Thirty years.
(b) All her life.
(c) Seventeen years.
(d) Ten years.

14. How much per week does William agree to pay Kätchen for news?
(a) 100 American dollars.
(b) 200 pounds.
(c) 100 pounds.
(d) 10 American dollars.

15. What is the name of the proprietress of the Hotel Liberty?
(a) Mrs. Emma Dressler.
(b) Mrs. Benita Juarez Jackson.
(c) Mrs. Marguerite Jack Jackson.
(d) Mrs. Earl Russell Jackson.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is unique about the stones William bought from Kätchen?

3. What does Mr. Pappenhack regularly use as a sedative when his mind is restless?

4. To where do the Ishmaelian taxi drivers in Jacksonburg take foreigners when the latter cannot be understood?

5. When the journalists leave Jacksonburg to chase Hitchcock's story, where does William go?

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