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

2. How does Aldred describe Raimonda?
(a) Happy.
(b) Outgoing.
(c) Shy.
(d) Reflective.

3. Why does Peter get up so early to go to the airport?
(a) He hears a plane crashes.
(b) He is excited to see Aldred.
(c) He wants to beat traffic.
(d) He lives a great distance from the airport.

4. Who is with the Driscoll children in London during the medical tests?
(a) Bertram.
(b) Melba.
(c) Gardiner.
(d) Aldred.

5. What does the American doctor send Benedict?
(a) A new medicine.
(b) A new vaccine.
(c) A list of helpful exercises.
(d) An apology letter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Aldred consider the closest thing to home he has?

2. What city is Aldred staying in when he makes the deal to travel to China?

3. What is Peter doing while Aldred is out on a long walk by himself?

4. Who does Aldred sit next to at lunch upon arrival at the Driscolls?

5. Where is Peter's new house?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Peter Exley and Hendriks talk about on the ship?

2. What does Peter think about Aldred's situation with Helen?

3. As Benedict's health worsens, what is his greatest desire?

4. Why don't the Driscoll siblings ask Aldred about his war experiences?

5. Why is Aldred equally happy and sad to be around Helen?

6. Why is Talbot afraid to take Japanese language lessons with Aldred?

7. What do Benedict and Helen fear will happen while Aldred is away on his two month journey away from Kure?

8. Why does Aldred value the letters Peter has waiting for him iin Hong Kong so much?

9. Why might Aldred be jealous of Tad?

10. What impression of the Driscoll family does Aldred get upon meeting them?

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