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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) an invitation to explore in Tibet
(b) a manuscript of Conway's story
(c) a recent photograph him and Conway
(d) a letter from Conway

2. How does Conway get away from Rutherford in Honolulu?
(a) he stowes away on a ship returning to China
(b) he gets a job on a whaling ship out of Japan
(c) he joins the crew of a banana boat going south to Fiji
(d) he jumps ship and goes into hiding

3. Why are the British evacuating white residents from Baskul to Peshawar?
(a) the political situation is worsening in Baskul
(b) there is an outbreak of malaria in Baskul
(c) more people are needed in Peshawar
(d) there are flood waters in Baskul

4. What does Mallison insist about the flight?
(a) that they are bucking a headwind
(b) that the seats are uncomfortable
(c) that the pilot is going off course
(d) that the plane will be late

5. When he wakes up, what does Conway see out his window?
(a) the lights of a runway
(b) lightning in the clouds
(c) snow covered peaks and glaciers
(d) the lights of a large city

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the mystery man on board the plane?

2. What does the American attempt to do?

3. What is Captain Charles Mallinson's position?

4. How long has it been since Rutherford last saw Conway?

5. Why does Rutherford say he read Green's book?

(see the answer key)

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