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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. When Sanders joins the three men, what does he talk about?
(a) gold mining
(b) the threat of war
(c) the evacuation of Baskul
(d) the price of oil

4. Where is Conway pretty sure they have landed?
(a) beyond the western range of the Himalayas
(b) on the back side of Mt. Everest
(c) miles away from Tibet
(d) near the Chinese border

5. Why is Conway unconcerned about when they will arrive in Preshawar?
(a) he thinks everything is all right
(b) he fears that war has broken out there
(c) he doesn't have anyone to meet him there
(d) he doesn't want to go there

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Conway do when he gets to the pilot?

2. What does Miss Brinklow have that surprises the men?

3. As the plane continues on its odd course, what does Conway do?

4. What do Mallinson and Miss Brinklow conclude about the pilot?

5. What mountain range does Conway think might be below them?

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