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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Iris?
(a) Aldred's ex-wife.
(b) Aldred's mother.
(c) Aldred's Japanese tutor.
(d) Aldred's sister.

2. Why is Aldred driving to the Discoll's house?
(a) He is going to tell them about Professor Gardiner.
(b) He is going to study them.
(c) He is lost and needs directions.
(d) He is going to stay with them.

3. What is Aldred doing in Hiroshima?
(a) Touring the bomb sites to review the damage.
(b) Taking Japanese language lessons.
(c) Looking for Iris.
(d) Touring the area to make maps.

4. Who does Aldred want to sweep into his arms?
(a) Moira.
(b) Melba.
(c) Helen.
(d) Aurora.

5. What does Aldred's father do for a living now?
(a) He's a teacher.
(b) He's an author.
(c) He's a geologist.
(d) He's a sailor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Talbot hesitate about joining Aldred during his tutoring lessons?

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

3. Where do the Driscoll siblings start their journey East alone?

4. How does Ginger describe the mornings in Kure?

5. Who is with the Driscoll children in London during the medical tests?

(see the answer key)

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