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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Kitty catches Walter's glance through the course of the meal, what expression does she see in his eyes?
(a) Glazed indifference.
(b) Haughty conceit.
(c) Mortal sadness.
(d) Intense anger.

2. What causes Kitty to marry Walter Fane in a panic?
(a) Her younger sister becomes engaged.
(b) She falls in love with him and realizes he is leaving the country.
(c) Her mother threatens to disown her.
(d) She has a nightmare of becoming an old maid.

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

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

5. Where do Charlie and Kitty usually meet?
(a) The house of a curio dealer.
(b) The cottage of a friend.
(c) Charlie's office.
(d) A rented hotel room above a cafe.

6. When discussing their affair, what accusation does Charlie make about Kitty that angers her greatly?
(a) He claims she wants to ruin his career.
(b) He accuses her of telling Walter of their affair.
(c) He claims that she prodded him into having the affair.
(d) He accuses her of telling Dorothy of their affair.

7. Who does Kitty initially blame for her mistake in marriage?
(a) Walter.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Herself.
(d) Her father.

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

9. What relevance does Charlie feel that love has to marriage?
(a) He believes all marriages are built on love.
(b) He believes one can be in love with a woman without wishing to spend his life with her.
(c) He believes marriage is strictly a business arrangement and love is not involved.
(d) He believes you can only truly love your spouse.

10. When Kitty is ill, how does Walter treat her?
(a) He ignores her illness and treats her like normal.
(b) He attends to her every need very kindly.
(c) He leaves the house in fear of getting ill himself.
(d) He is impatient with her.

11. What position does Charlie hold?
(a) Colonial Governor.
(b) King's Counsel.
(c) Judge.
(d) Assistant Colonial Secretary.

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

13. Why does Walter have difficulty sleeping when he is subpoenaed for court?
(a) He has to stay up very late at night to study for his remarks.
(b) He is incredibly shy and hates making speeches.
(c) Court rooms make him nervous.
(d) It is an unseasonably warm time of year.

14. What determines Kitty's social position in Hong Kong?
(a) The type of attire she wears.
(b) The connections of her family.
(c) Her husband's occupation.
(d) The size of her home.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Kitty initially surprised by Walter's proposal of marriage?

2. Who does Charlie think disturbed him and Kitty during their rendezvous in Chapter 1?

3. What is Mr. Garstin's impression of Walter after talking with him for some time?

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

5. How many children do Charlie and Dorothy have?

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