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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 30, part 1, 2 and 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the feast day of the saint to whom the Ceylonese were praying?
(a) September 28.
(b) October 15.
(c) November 1.
(d) October 28.

2. What sites did the tourism director, Mr. Ngoc, try to advertise to draw visitors?
(a) The brothels.
(b) The beaches.
(c) The historical sites.
(d) The sites related to famous battles.

3. In what year was the Goktiek Viaduct built?
(a) 1905.
(b) 1890.
(c) 1899.
(d) 1882.

4. What service was common for tourists in Bangkok?
(a) Fancy hotels.
(b) Massage parlors.
(c) Expensive spas.
(d) Tattoo parlors.

5. How many feet did the train ascend before descending into the gorge in Chapter 19?
(a) 5,000 feet.
(b) 4,000 feet.
(c) 3,000 feet.
(d) 3,500 feet.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many passengers transferred from the train to the Aomori ferry?

2. What were the Buddhist monks doing when Theroux encountered them in Mandalay in Chapter 17?

3. What time was dinner served at Bernard's mansion?

4. What was the name of the mountain pass between Pakistan and Afghanistan?

5. What game did Theroux want to play at the Pakistani club in Chapter 7?

(see the answer key)

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