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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do the Driscoll siblings start their journey East alone?
(a) Naples.
(b) Hong Kong.
(c) Sydney.
(d) London.

2. Who's route across China does Aldred hope to mimic?
(a) The route suggested by Professor Gardiner.
(b) The route taken by the Chinese Army.
(c) The route taken by monk Carpini.
(d) The route taken by Oliver Leith.

3. Why does Talbot hesitate about joining Aldred during his tutoring lessons?
(a) He is already fluent in the subject Aldred wants to study.
(b) He wants to travel instead of study.
(c) He doesn't want to be teased by his peers.
(d) He doesn't like Aldred.

4. Who are Raimonda and Gigliola?
(a) Daughters of Aldred's Italian language teacher.
(b) Aldred's ex-girlfriends.
(c) Helen's classmates.
(d) Aldred's sisters.

5. Why does Lionello's law business suffer?
(a) He refuses to be in the facist listings.
(b) He refuses to take new cases.
(c) He refuses to speak English.
(d) He refuses to move to a bigger city.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sport is played near Peter Exley's office?

2. Who's body does Aldred find on the path?

3. Who judges Peter Exley to be a poor thing, but still marries him?

4. Which childhood friend of Aldred's does Benedict want to know 'how things go'?

5. What does Peter Exley value above all others: the cathedral, the governor's villa, the post office or the bank?

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