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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. Where does Brennan claim white women can be bought?
(a) Cuba.
(b) Sydney, Australia.
(c) The Canary Islands.
(d) Hawaii.

2. Why is Dr. Rivers bothered by Moffet's recovery?
(a) He thinks Moffett is faking.
(b) It's not based in medicine.
(c) It happens too slow.
(d) It happens too fast.

3. Where is Ethel during the visit?
(a) Listening from the other room.
(b) Taking the day off.
(c) By Catherine's side.
(d) Visiting her mother.

4. What does Dr. Rivers reminisce about?
(a) His childhood.
(b) The one who got away.
(c) The man he saved.
(d) His time in the war.

5. Where does Dr. Rivers work?
(a) The Candy Striper's Association.
(b) The mental ward.
(c) The veteran's hospital.
(d) The county office.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Dr. Rivers travel with in the South Pacific?

2. Where do Elinor and Billy end up together in Part 1, Chapter 3?

3. What month is it when Billy arrives in France?

4. Where do the troops live in France?

5. In Njiru, when can a widow be comforted after death?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Billy want to fight in the war?

2. On the steamer, what is Brennan's intent with Dr. Rivers and how does he go about it?

3. Describe the overall relationship Dr. Rivers shares with his family.

4. Describe Dr. Rivers's childhood.

5. Describe the relationship between Dr. Rivers and Njiru.

6. Why does Dr. Rivers express concern about his childhood to his sister?

7. In Part 2, Chapter 9, how does Billy feel about the choice he made to return to France to fight?

8. Why is Ada trying to protect her daughter from Billy?

9. What is the benefit of being an officer instead of a soldier?

10. Explain the health problem Wansbeck suffers from.

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