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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. How old is Mrs. Garstin?
(a) 65.
(b) 45.
(c) 55, but she claims to be 40.
(d) 50.
2. What is the name of the current Colonial Secretary?
(a) Townsend.
(b) Simmons.
(c) Williams.
(d) Jefferson.
3. Where do Kitty and Charlie decide to meet?
(a) Ku-Chou's, the curio shop.
(b) Her house.
(c) His office.
(d) The lounge at the Hong Kong Hotel.
4. Who does Kitty initially blame for her mistake in marriage?
(a) Herself.
(b) Walter.
(c) Her father.
(d) Her mother.
5. In Chapter 5, upon returning to the sitting room, what does Kitty see?
(a) A note from Walter with a book.
(b) Charlie's empty brandy glass.
(c) Her lost cat.
(d) Charlie's misplaced hat.
6. What reason does Charlie give for being unable to eat his meal?
(a) He would rather talk to Kitty than eat.
(b) He is feeling ill.
(c) Kitty's beauty distracts him.
(d) He is not hungry.
7. What determines Kitty's social position in Hong Kong?
(a) The size of her home.
(b) Her husband's occupation.
(c) The type of attire she wears.
(d) The connections of her family.
8. What position does Charlie hold?
(a) Judge.
(b) King's Counsel.
(c) Colonial Governor.
(d) Assistant Colonial Secretary.
9. What is the name of Doris' fiance?
(a) Walter Fane.
(b) William Foster.
(c) Bernard Garstin.
(d) Geoffrey Dennison.
10. Why has Mei-tan-fu been frequently in the newspapers?
(a) It has not been mentioned in the newspapers.
(b) There has recently been a historical significant finding there.
(c) There is a cholera epidemic there.
(d) It is a highly publicized vacation place of the rich and famous.
11. What piece of furniture does Kitty sit on throughout her discussion with Charlie at the curio shop?
(a) An antique divan.
(b) A sandalwood chest.
(c) A bed.
(d) The floor.
12. How soon after her marriage does Kitty realize she's made a mistake?
(a) Three days.
(b) Three years.
(c) She doesn't think she made a mistake.
(d) Three months.
13. Why does Walter have difficulty sleeping when he is subpoenaed for court?
(a) Court rooms make him nervous.
(b) He has to stay up very late at night to study for his remarks.
(c) It is an unseasonably warm time of year.
(d) He is incredibly shy and hates making speeches.
14. When Charlie and Kitty adjourn to the sitting room, what does he try to give her?
(a) A comforting shawl.
(b) A love note.
(c) A small photograph of himself.
(d) A drink of brandy.
15. Where does Walter propose to Kitty?
(a) At a social dance.
(b) The park.
(c) In her sitting room.
(d) In a restaurant.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Charlie give as his number one reason for "hushing up" their affair?
2. Before Walter specialized as a bacteriologist, what did he do for his vocation?
3. Why does Walter tell Kitty he wants her to accompany him to Mei-tan-fu?
4. Why does Kitty refuse so many proposals?
5. Why do Walter and Kitty plan their wedding so quickly?
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