2. As Kitty and Walter are entering Mei-tan-fu, what do the Chinese servants point out to Kitty?
(a) A beautiful bridge.
(b) An archway memorial for the dead.
(c) A picturesque waterfall.
(d) A sign in Chinese bearing the city's name.

3. When Kitty finds herself suffering nausea and vomits, what causes her to faint?
(a) She doesn't faint, but quickly regains her composure.
(b) She is afraid she has cholera.
(c) She receives some bad news about Walter.
(d) One of the children vomits as well, and she faints when she sees it.

4. What does Kitty think of her first view from her window of the bungalow?
(a) She finds it dreary and depressing.
(b) She finds it breathtakingly beautiful.
(c) She finds the view pretty much the same as her view in Hong Kong.
(d) She takes no notice of the view and is so depressed she doesn't really register her surroundings.

5. How do the older Chinese orphan girls spend their time at the convent?
(a) They put on elaborate plays.
(b) They do embroidery and sewing.
(c) They study mathematics and history.
(d) They play card games.

6. What was Mother Superior's first name before she became a nun?
(a) Kitty doesn't know.
(b) Nicole.
(c) Marie.
(d) Odette.

7. Where is Walter buried?
(a) His body is sent back to England.
(b) In a Mei-tan-fu cemetery.
(c) His body is interred in Hong Kong.
(d) He is cremated.

8. During Kitty and Walter's journey, how does Walter spend each evening?
(a) Exploring the countryside.
(b) Reading.
(c) Practicing the guitar.
(d) Conversing with Kitty.

9. What token do the nuns send to Kitty after Walter's death?
(a) A Bible.
(b) An assortment of chocolates for Kitty.
(c) A picture of Jesus.
(d) A cross of dahlias.

10. What crime is Colonel Yu trying desperately to prevent in Mei-tan-fu?
(a) Espionage.
(b) Looting.
(c) Rape.
(d) Kidnapping.

11. What habit of the Fanes does Waddington find surprising and dangerous?
(a) They eat raw meat.
(b) They eat fresh salad.
(c) They house several sick invalids.
(d) The rarely bathe or wash.

12. Why doesn't Kitty tell Mother Superior about her unhappiness and its cause?
(a) Walter has forbidden her from telling Mother Superior.
(b) She doesn't regret her actions.
(c) She doesn't want Mother Superior to think ill of her.
(d) The language barrier prohibits Kitty from telling Mother Superior her feelings and circumstances.

13. What gift does the Manchu mistress give to Kitty?
(a) A jade bracelet.
(b) A supply of opium.
(c) A small painting.
(d) Bedroom slippers.

14. What great noise brings Mother Superior to the room when Kitty is watching the children in Chapter 52?
(a) A child is howling in pain.
(b) Kitty is playing a boisterous game with them.
(c) The children break a piece of furniture.
(d) The children are singing a song Kitty is teaching them.

15. What does Waddington think of Dorothy?
(a) He thinks she's well-bred and able.
(b) He thinks she's extremely beautiful.
(c) He thinks she's cold and unfeeling.
(d) He thinks she's very flirtatious.