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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who took Kitty into dinner at Government House when they first arrived in Hong Kong?
(a) The Governor.
(b) Charlie.
(c) A distinguished general.
(d) Walter.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many children do Charlie and Dorothy have?

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

3. Why does Kitty think that Walter will allow a divorce if he was to find out about the affair?

4. What causes Kitty to marry Walter Fane in a panic?

5. When Charlie and Kitty adjourn to the sitting room, what does he try to give her?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Kitty believe her rendezvous with Charlie at the curio shop are completely safe?

2. When Walter returns home, what clues lead Kitty to believe he knows about her affair?

3. Describe Walter's behavior towards others at the dinner party in Chapter 21.

4. What does Walter find humorous about Kitty's plan to marry Charlie upon her divorce from himself?

5. How does Kitty's love for Charlie initially change her perception of Walter?

6. How does Kitty describe Walter's appearance in Chapter 10?

7. Describe Dorothy Townsend's appearance as given by Kitty in Chapter 3.

8. After Kitty describes Walter's polite and standoffish behavior in Chapter 20, why does Charlie become so confident and happy?

9. Why is Mr.Garstin reluctant to take silk and become a K.C.?

10. How many reasons does Charlie give for a potentially calm reaction from Walter upon finding out about their rendezvous?

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