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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 22 through 27.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What determines Kitty's social position in Hong Kong?
(a) The size of her home.
(b) The connections of her family.
(c) Her husband's occupation.
(d) The type of attire she wears.

2. What does Charlie give as his number one reason for "hushing up" their affair?
(a) He's worried about being excommunicated.
(b) He doesn't want it to hurt his career.
(c) He doesn't want his children to find out.
(d) He doesn't want Dorothy to find out.

3. What does Walter threaten to do if Kitty will not accompany him to Mei-tan-fu?
(a) He will file a petition for divorce.
(b) He will put her under house arrest in Hong Kong while he is gone.
(c) He will go alone.
(d) He will kill himself.

4. What position does Charlie hold?
(a) Judge.
(b) King's Counsel.
(c) Assistant Colonial Secretary.
(d) Colonial Governor.

5. In Hong Kong, why is Kitty vague about Walter's job to others?
(a) She doesn't know exactly what he does.
(b) Walter has told her not to tell people about his work.
(c) She feels his job is not very significant or important.
(d) She feels it is an unimportant detail.

Short Answer Questions

1. After being startled in Chapter 1, what item does Charlie give Kitty?

2. After Kitty appears so radiant (shortly after commencing her affair with Charlie), what do her friends assume?

3. How does Charlie describe his feelings for Dorothy?

4. Why does Charlie leave the sitting room in Chapter 1?

5. Often, why doesn't Walter respond to casual remarks that Kitty makes?

(see the answer key)

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