2. 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.

3. How soon after her marriage does Kitty realize she's made a mistake?
(a) She doesn't think she made a mistake.
(b) Three days.
(c) Three months.
(d) Three years.

4. 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.

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

6. What is the name of the current Colonial Secretary?
(a) Jefferson.
(b) Williams.
(c) Simmons.
(d) Townsend.

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

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

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

10. Where does Walter propose to Kitty?
(a) In a restaurant.
(b) The park.
(c) In her sitting room.
(d) At a social dance.

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

12. After Kitty and Charlie consummate their affair, how does she feel?
(a) She is intensely guilty.
(b) She feels no different than before.
(c) She is confused and upset at the circumstances.
(d) She is sad and distracted.

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

14. What is the first thing to startle Kitty in the beginning of Chapter 1?
(a) A breeze through the open window gives her a shudder.
(b) She hears someone calling for her.
(c) Someone tries to open the door to the room she is in.
(d) She heard a commotion outside.

15. How does Kitty feel when she sees Walter and realizes he knows of the affair?
(a) She is happy and relieved.
(b) She is nervous and feels ill.
(c) She is indifferent.
(d) She is angry and confrontational.