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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 14 through 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Mrs. Garstin?
(a) 55, but she claims to be 40.
(b) 50.
(c) 45.
(d) 65.

2. Why does Walter have difficulty sleeping when he is subpoenaed for court?
(a) He has to stay up very late at night to study for his remarks.
(b) It is an unseasonably warm time of year.
(c) He is incredibly shy and hates making speeches.
(d) Court rooms make him nervous.

3. What does Charlie think that Walter would do if he found out about the affair going on between himself and Kitty?
(a) Alert Charlie's spouse.
(b) Divorce Kitty.
(c) Do nothing or ignore it.
(d) Try to get Charlie fired.

4. Where do Charlie and Kitty usually meet?
(a) A rented hotel room above a cafe.
(b) The house of a curio dealer.
(c) The cottage of a friend.
(d) Charlie's office.

5. In Chapter 5, how does Kitty find out that Walter has been home?
(a) Walter tells her.
(b) She sees his gloves on the entry table.
(c) A neighbor tells her.
(d) The servant boy tells her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't Walter like to answer questions about himself?

2. What is Mr. Garstin's impression of Walter after talking with him for some time?

3. What talent makes Mrs. Garstin a valuable dinner guest?

4. Where does Kitty's family go for their summer holiday?

5. What position did Dorothy's father hold in Hong Kong?

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