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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 nationality was a pilot captured in Chapter 35?
(a) Spanish.
(b) German.
(c) Japanese.
(d) Italian.

2. Where did Bernard work before he joined the RAF?
(a) Architect's office.
(b) Bank.
(c) Engineering office.
(d) Accounting firm.

3. In Chapter 33, what color hair does the grocer have?
(a) Red.
(b) Grey.
(c) Brown.
(d) Black.

4. In Chapter 20, what time is it when Gilbert wakes Hortense?
(a) 7:30 a.m.
(b) 7 a.m.
(c) 6 a.m.
(d) 6:30 a.m.

5. In Chapter 30, where is Gilbert supposed to make a delivery?
(a) Aldwych.
(b) Haggerston.
(c) Bajrnehurts.
(d) King's Cross.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many times did Michael Roberts knock on Queenie's door before he left in Chapter 29?

2. Where did the train take Bernard and the troops in Chapter 35?

3. How many sons did Maxi have?

4. In Chapter 35, what was the name of Bernard's friend who was a gunner and was shot down in France?

5. In Chapter 29, what did Michael Roberts forget at Queenie's house?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Gilbert wake Hortense in Chapter 20?

2. Who was Maxi?

3. In Chapter 39, what was known about a riot in Calcutta?

4. In Chapter 41, who did Bernard speak to who escaped the basha, and what did the man tell him?

5. Why did Bernard and the others in his unit get a holiday and three days beer ration in Chapter 37?

6. In Chapter 29, when did Arthur speak and what did he say?

7. What is Gilbert pleased to find Queenie Bligh at first?

8. Why is Hortense confused when Queenie says that she is not ashamed to be seen on the street with her?

9. Why did Queenie marry Bernard?

10. What supplies finally arrived after the war was over in Chapter 40?

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