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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What city is Mr. Salter attempting to locate in an atlas on occasion of his first meeting with William Boot?
(a) Jacksonburg.
(b) Reykjavik.
(c) Regensburg.
(d) Tenochtitlan.

3. What are the last two items William adds to his kit from the equipment emporium?
(a) A set of surgical instruments and portable humidor.
(b) A Christmas hamper and Santa Claus costume.
(c) A coil of rope and a sheet of tin.
(d) Two cleft sticks.

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

5. On what animal has William Boot composed one of his "more finished essays," as reported in Book 1, Chapter 2?
(a) The wolf.
(b) The willow-tailed fox.
(c) The great crested grebe.
(d) The badger.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which member of the Boot family owns the motor car?

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

3. For what does William's companion on the train thank William?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What seemingly important piece of information does William uncover by talking with Jack Bannister, and why can he not make a story of it?

2. What are the names of two places named for General Cruttwell?

3. How is William able to send his second big story to the <i>Daily Beast</i> after the Soviet coup?

4. How do Mr. Salter and the Managing Editor decide to see which of the two will take the blame for not having a Boot present at Lord Copper's banquet?

5. How does Mrs. Stitch react to John Boot's perplexed inquiries regarding his invitation to knighthood?

6. What characterizes the speech of the black Ishmaelian speaking in Hyde Park when William takes a walk through?

7. How do the guests of Lord Copper's banquet amuse themselves while Lord Copper delivers his 38-minute speech?

8. How does Dr. Benito treat William when he discovers that the latter is not going to Laku?

9. How does Erik Olafsen change the more alcohol he drinks, and why is this significant?

10. How is William treated when he first arrives at Croydon, and what affects this sort of treatment?

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