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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 5, upon returning to the sitting room, what does Kitty see?
(a) Charlie's misplaced hat.
(b) Her lost cat.
(c) A note from Walter with a book.
(d) Charlie's empty brandy glass.

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

3. After Kitty and Charlie are done discussing Walter, what does Charlie do?
(a) He rushes out to a business appointment.
(b) He locks the door and stays with Kitty.
(c) He goes down and pays the curio shop owner.
(d) He goes for his regular tiffin.

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

5. After Kitty and Walter's discussion of divorce, where does she go to meet Charlie?
(a) At the curio shop.
(b) At his home.
(c) At a favorite restaurant.
(d) At his office.

6. What color are Dorothy's eyes?
(a) Brown.
(b) Hazel.
(c) Blue.
(d) Green.

7. 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 kill himself.
(c) He will put her under house arrest in Hong Kong while he is gone.
(d) He will go alone.

8. How old is Charlie's oldest child?
(a) 15.
(b) 5.
(c) 8.
(d) 2.

9. After dinner what excuse does Walter give to leave Kitty alone?
(a) He says he has work to do.
(b) He says he has an engagement at his men's club and leaves the house.
(c) He says he is tired and goes to bed.
(d) He says he has a headache and goes to take a bath.

10. What compliment does Charlie regularly pay Dorothy?
(a) She has marvelous fashion sense.
(b) She is a wonderful mother.
(c) She is a wonderful hostess.
(d) She is extremely attractive.

11. What animal does Kitty relate Charlie's nerve to?
(a) A mouse.
(b) A rabbit.
(c) A bear.
(d) A lion.

12. Often, why doesn't Walter respond to casual remarks that Kitty makes?
(a) He doesn't hear her.
(b) He has nothing to say.
(c) He wants to hurt her feelings.
(d) Small talk annoys him.

13. Where do Kitty and Charlie decide to meet?
(a) Ku-Chou's, the curio shop.
(b) His office.
(c) Her house.
(d) The lounge at the Hong Kong Hotel.

14. What plans do Kitty and Walter have for their evening in Chapter 21?
(a) They are packing for a vacation.
(b) They are hosting a dinner party.
(c) They plan to play games with another couple.
(d) They are dining out with some friends.

15. When Kitty goes to tell Charlie of Walter's ultimatum, what surprises her about his appearance?
(a) He is dressed for a polo game.
(b) He is wearing a pin that his wife gave him.
(c) He is wearing spectacles.
(d) He is very informally attired.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Charlie think that Walter would do if he found out about the affair going on between himself and Kitty?

2. Why do Walter and Kitty plan their wedding so quickly?

3. When Walter found out about Kitty and Charlie, why didn't he break into the room and fight Charlie?

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

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

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