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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Anthony say that people blame is break down on in Chapter 7?
(a) Malaria.
(b) Yellow fever.
(c) Soft heart.
(d) Drinking.

2. What newspaper does Anthony work for?
(a) Times.
(b) The Daily Telegraph.
(c) Nation.
(d) The Daily Mirror.

3. How old is Reggie Carpenter's girlfriend in Chapter 8?
(a) 22.
(b) 20.
(c) 21.
(d) 23.

4. How long does Jennifer think Laurence will be in Africa in Chapter 5?
(a) 3 days.
(b) 2 weeks.
(c) 5 days.
(d) A week.

5. In Chapter 3, what has Anthony been covering for the paper for the last year?
(a) Independence of various African countires.
(b) Crisis in Congo.
(c) U.S. presidential race.
(d) Eichmann trial.

6. In Chapter 9, what instrument does Felipe play?
(a) Trumpet.
(b) Guitar.
(c) Drums.
(d) Saxophone.

7. What type of mineral does Laurence mention that Pliny the Elder wrote about and that he is using for his company?
(a) Chrysotile.
(b) Muscovite.
(c) Antigorite.
(d) Lizardite.

8. What color suits does Laurence usually wear when he visits Jennifer?
(a) Dark blue or gray.
(b) Navy or brown.
(c) Black or navy.
(d) Black or gray.

9. In Chapter 4, how many pairs of shoes does Jennifer notice that she has?
(a) 12 pairs.
(b) 18 pairs.
(c) 24 pairs.
(d) 30 pairs.

10. What is the name of the man Clarissa is marrying in 1960?
(a) Edgar.
(b) Edwin.
(c) William.
(d) Charles.

11. What time does Anthony say that he will be at Platform 4 Paddington in Chapter 12?
(a) 8:10 p.m.
(b) 6:40 p.m.
(c) 5:20 p.m.
(d) 7:15 p.m.

12. For the dinner party in Chapter 2, how many people are around the table?
(a) 8.
(b) 10.
(c) 12.
(d) 14.

13. How many grandchildren does Mrs. Cordoza have?
(a) 2.
(b) 11.
(c) 9.
(d) 6.

14. What type of house does Laurence have where Anthony goes to interview him?
(a) Elegant country home.
(b) Mediterranean style villa.
(c) Provencial villa.
(d) 18th century house.

15. In 1960, how long has Jennifer been married?
(a) 2 years.
(b) 3 years.
(c) 5 years.
(d) 4 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color hair does the girl have who sets Jennifer's hair and does her makeup before Jennifer leaves the hospital in 1960?

2. What time does Laurence always leave his London office?

3. How old is Jennifer in 1960?

4. In Chapter 12, how many minutes does Jennifer have to meet Anthony at the train station when she asks Felipe to drive her?

5. Who announces that they are having a baby in Chapter 4?

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