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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Rutherford give Green?
(a) a manuscript of Conway's story
(b) a letter from Conway
(c) an invitation to explore in Tibet
(d) a recent photograph him and Conway

2. What did Conway's friends and professors at Oxford expect of him?
(a) that he would scale Mt. Everest
(b) that he might become the PM of England
(c) that he would be a famous pianist
(d) that he might write a great novel

3. What happens on the ship after Conway becomes depressed?
(a) he attempts several times to jump overboard
(b) he goes on a hunger strike
(c) he goes to his cabin and refuses to come out
(d) for twenty hours he pours his heart out to Rutherford

4. As the plane continues on its odd course, what does Conway do?
(a) he begins singing
(b) he tries to think of something to talk about
(c) he starts to panic
(d) he falls asleep

5. What do the men do in the plane after giving up plans to take out the pilot?
(a) go immediately to sleep
(b) start to drink brandy
(c) have a cigar
(d) plan what to do when they land

Short Answer Questions

1. After leaving the airport, where do Rutherford and Green go?

2. What is Captain Charles Mallinson's position?

3. What does Sanders say happened that has never been explained?

4. Why has Conway been satisfied with his position in Baskul?

5. Who is Miss Roberta Brinklow?

(see the answer key)

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