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

2. To what street is William suddenly whisked off to in a taxi in order to cover a story regarding Mrs. Stitch?
(a) Sloane Street.
(b) St. Bride's Avenue.
(c) Fleet Street.
(d) Walker Street.

3. Where is William intending to depart the train?
(a) Avignon.
(b) The Cote d'Azur.
(c) Marseilles.
(d) Tangiers.

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

5. Which activity is Mrs. Stitch NOT performing from her bed when John Boot visits?
(a) Signing cheques.
(b) Answering the crossword.
(c) Knitting a quilt.
(d) Deciding on costumes for a charity ballet.

Short Answer Questions

1. After conversing with William about their respective destinations, William's companion on the train begins to read what?

2. When William first arrives at the Megalopolitan building, he finds it:

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

4. From where is William supposed to leave England?

5. Where does John Boot wish to be sent, as revealed in his private conversation with Mrs. Stitch?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the chief concern of Lord Copper and Mr. Salter as William makes his way back to London, and how do they plan to deal with this concern?

2. How does Nannie Boggs misunderstand Mr. Salter's visit to Boot Magna Hall?

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

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

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

6. 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?

7. Why has John Boot's situation in London become very awkward?

8. What begins to bother William professionally towards the end of Chapter 2?

9. Why has Mrs. Stitch ended up with her car unfortunately stuck after driving down a flight of stairs?

10. In what way does Lord Copper directly contradict himself while speaking to William about the Ishmaelian conflict?

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