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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Charlie think disturbed him and Kitty during their rendezvous in Chapter 1?
(a) Kitty's husband.
(b) The amah, or Chinese servant.
(c) A delivery person.
(d) Kitty's pet dog.

2. Once he knows fully of Walter's ultimatum, what does Charlie think of Walter's offer?
(a) He thinks Walter made it strictly for professional reasons.
(b) He has no opinion on the ultimatum.
(c) He thinks it is callous and cruel.
(d) He thinks it is very generous.

3. Why doesn't Walter like to answer questions about himself?
(a) He likes to be in control of the direction of the conversation.
(b) He cannot remember the things she asks him about.
(c) He doesn't want Kitty to know about his past.
(d) It bores him to talk about himself.

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

5. Who took Kitty into dinner at Government House when they first arrived in Hong Kong?
(a) A distinguished general.
(b) Walter.
(c) Charlie.
(d) The Governor.

6. After being married for some time, how does Kitty feel towards Walter?
(a) She finds him amusing and has a platonic affection for him.
(b) She is indifferent to him.
(c) She is constantly angry with him.
(d) She is deeply in love with him.

7. How does Charlie describe his feelings for Dorothy?
(a) They quarrel constantly.
(b) They are excellent friends.
(c) They are completely indifferent to each other.
(d) They are happily in love.

8. Where does Kitty meet Charlie for the first time?
(a) In a busy antique store in Hong Kong.
(b) At a government ball.
(c) At a dinner held at his house.
(d) At the dinner party of a mutual friend.

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

10. What does Kitty think of Walter's dancing ability?
(a) She thinks he is a terrible dancer.
(b) She thinks he is the best dancer she had ever partnered.
(c) She thinks he is a fair, but undistinguished dancer.
(d) She doesn't know as he refuses to dance with her.

11. Why does Kitty think that Walter will allow a divorce if he was to find out about the affair?
(a) He has grown tired of her.
(b) He is intimidated by Charlie's position.
(c) He loves her and is a gentleman.
(d) He is having an affair of his own.

12. What type of books does Walter like to read?
(a) Historical works and books about China.
(b) Poetry and contemporary literature.
(c) Romance novels.
(d) Mystery stories.

13. 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.

14. What hygiene tip does Charlie give Kitty to help avoid cholera?
(a) He tells her to eat plenty of fresh vegetables, as long as they've been properly cleaned.
(b) He tells her to boil her drinking water and not eat any raw foods.
(c) He tells her to bathe daily and sleep with a mosquito net.
(d) He tells to apply lavendar oil to her skin twice daily.

15. How old is Kitty when she becomes engaged?
(a) 21.
(b) 18.
(c) 28.
(d) 25.

Short Answer Questions

1. How soon after her marriage does Kitty realize she's made a mistake?

2. What color are Dorothy's eyes?

3. When Kitty is ill, how does Walter treat her?

4. Who does Kitty initially blame for her mistake in marriage?

5. What determines Kitty's social position in Hong Kong?

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