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

2. How does Aldred describe Helen at first glance?
(a) As a young girl who is older than she looks.
(b) As if Benedict is re-created in perfect health.
(c) As quiet and un-endearing.
(d) As a radiant version of Mrs. Driscoll.

3. What do thoughts of Aurora make Leith believe about himself?
(a) That he lives a boring life.
(b) That he has a substantial past.
(c) That he is old and lonely.
(d) That he needs to write a memoir.

4. Why does Aldred call for a tutor?
(a) To learn geology.
(b) To learn French.
(c) To learn Japanese.
(d) To learn Chinese.

5. Why doesn't Aldred's boat arrive on time?
(a) Because he misses the morning boat.
(b) Because of a storm.
(c) Because he stays longer in Hong Kong.
(d) Because of a wreck.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bertram send Benedict through the mail?

2. How old is Aldred Leith when he meets Aurora?

3. How long is Gardiner in prison?

4. Why is Peter Exley invited to tea by the ladies?

5. What happens to Gigliola?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Peter happy about making the move to MacGregor Road?

2. What do thoughts of Aurora make Aldred Leith realize?

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

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

5. Why does Aldred want to walk alone, without Peter?

6. How does Aldred describe Helen?

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

8. Why does Helen cry when hearing the story about Raimonda and Gigliola?

9. Why doesn''t the affair between Aldred and Aurora last?

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

(see the answer keys)

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