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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do Walter and Kitty plan their wedding so quickly?
(a) Walter has to return to China in the fall.
(b) They are madly in love and don't want to wait.
(c) Kitty is afraid he'll change his mind.
(d) Mrs. Garstin forces them to marry before it gets too hot.

2. What does Charlie think that Walter would do if he found out about the affair going on between himself and Kitty?
(a) Try to get Charlie fired.
(b) Alert Charlie's spouse.
(c) Divorce Kitty.
(d) Do nothing or ignore it.

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

4. How old is Doris when she becomes engaged?
(a) 18.
(b) 21.
(c) 17.
(d) 25.

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

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

7. Why is Kitty initially surprised by Walter's proposal of marriage?
(a) They didn't know each other well.
(b) Walter had not asked permission of her father.
(c) Walter had mentioned he did not wish to marry.
(d) She was unaware that Walter was in love with her.

8. What one nightly tradition does Walter neglect the night before Kitty meets Charlie in Chapter 20?
(a) He does not kiss Kitty goodnight.
(b) He does not listen to his favorite song.
(c) He does not read the paper.
(d) He doesn't have his usual nightcap.

9. What dress did Kitty wear on the first evening she meets Charlie?
(a) A pale yellow dress.
(b) Her pale blue dancing gown.
(c) Her wedding dress.
(d) A bright red kimono.

10. What is Kitty's first impression of Walter?
(a) He is very jovial and out-going.
(b) He is very good at making witty remarks.
(c) He is very shy and quiet.
(d) He has a nasty temper.

11. When Walter found out about Kitty and Charlie, why didn't he break into the room and fight Charlie?
(a) He wasn't sure exactly at that time Charlie was with Kitty.
(b) Walter says he was too proud to fight.
(c) Walter likes Charlie.
(d) He was afraid Charlie would beat him up.

12. How old is Mrs. Garstin?
(a) 55, but she claims to be 40.
(b) 50.
(c) 65.
(d) 45.

13. When Kitty and Charlie meet in Chapter 20, what does the room smell like?
(a) Roses.
(b) Furniture polish.
(c) Opium.
(d) Garbage.

14. What talent makes Mrs. Garstin a valuable dinner guest?
(a) She is an expert at small talk.
(b) She has a beautiful singing voice to entertain.
(c) She is good at settling disagreements.
(d) She is quiet and unassuming.

15. When Kitty calls Charlie at the end of Chapter 5, what does he advise her?
(a) To sit tight.
(b) To leave the house immediately.
(c) To call Walter and tell a small lie.
(d) To invite over a friend.

Short Answer Questions

1. What plans do Kitty and Walter have for their evening in Chapter 21?

2. What type of books does Walter like to read?

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

4. What hygiene tip does Charlie give Kitty to help avoid cholera?

5. How does Mrs. Garstin persuade Mr. Garstin to do something he isn't inclined to do?

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