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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 through 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Walter's occupation?
(a) He is an attorney.
(b) He lives primarily from investments.
(c) He is a successful businessman.
(d) He is a government bacteriologist.

2. Why does Charlie leave the sitting room in Chapter 1?
(a) He has a quarrel with Kitty.
(b) The time has come for him to return to work.
(c) He is afraid of being caught there by Walter.
(d) He is meeting his wife for lunch.

3. Why is Kitty initially surprised by Walter's proposal of marriage?
(a) She was unaware that Walter was in love with her.
(b) Walter had not asked permission of her father.
(c) They didn't know each other well.
(d) Walter had mentioned he did not wish to marry.

4. What position did Dorothy's father hold in Hong Kong?
(a) He was an established merchant.
(b) Regional General Secretary.
(c) Colonial Governor.
(d) He was a prominent attorney.

5. What is Mr. Garstin's impression of Walter after talking with him for some time?
(a) He finds Walter very boring.
(b) He finds Walter highly intelligent.
(c) He thinks Walter is extremely conceited.
(d) He thinks Walter is very rude.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Mrs. Garstin feel towards Mr. Garstin?

3. When Charlie and Kitty adjourn to the sitting room, what does he try to give her?

4. What compliment does Charlie regularly pay Dorothy?

5. What is the area called where Kitty's house is?

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