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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Mrs. Pollifax taken to the back room at the bookstore?
(a) To have tea.
(b) To be given a package.
(c) To have coffee.
(d) To see a special edition book.

2. Who is the first person Mrs. Pollifax is taken to see during her captivity?
(a) Farrell.
(b) Carstairs.
(c) "Senor DeGamez".
(d) Roger.

3. What game does Mrs. Pollifax play on the airplane when not drugged?
(a) Solitaire.
(b) Checkers.
(c) Chess.
(d) Poker.

4. Who does Farrell inform Mrs. Pollifax that he knows?
(a) Vassovic.
(b) Carstairs.
(c) Farrell.
(d) Lulash.

5. Who does Mrs. Pollifax intend to get a letter of introduction from?
(a) Her friend.
(b) A church pastor.
(c) A congressman.
(d) An old boss.

6. What does Mrs. Pollifax learn is the true identity of the person she believes to be Senor DeGamez?
(a) General Malcolm.
(b) General Sun.
(c) General Perdido.
(d) General Malky.

7. What does Mrs. Pollifax give examples of involving something she lacks?
(a) Loving actions.
(b) Courageous acts.
(c) Spontaeous acts.
(d) Sensible actions.

8. How is Mrs. Pollifax drugged in Chapter 5?
(a) By taking a pill.
(b) By drinking a soda.
(c) By eating food.
(d) By being given a shot.

9. What is Mrs. Pollifax given while at a bookstore in Mexico City?
(a) A suitcase.
(b) A pen.
(c) A keychain.
(d) A deck of cards.

10. What does Farrell see out of the window of the airplane during its descent?
(a) A sandy terrain.
(b) The beach.
(c) A jungle.
(d) Mountains.

11. What does Mrs. Pollifax discuss with the person running the bookstore?
(a) A parrot.
(b) A cat.
(c) A pet store.
(d) A deli.

12. Who is Mrs. Pollifax introduced to in Chapter 7?
(a) John Farrell.
(b) General Perdido.
(c) Roger.
(d) Senor DeGamez.

13. What does Carstairs learn about Mrs. Pollifax after hiring her?
(a) She is over 70 years old.
(b) She is a widow.
(c) She is not an operative.
(d) She is a CIA operative.

14. Who is slapped in Chapter 5?
(a) General Perdido.
(b) Senor DeGamez.
(c) Mrs. Pollifax.
(d) Carstairs.

15. What does Mrs. Pollifax realize she has never been?
(a) A sensible person.
(b) A fun person.
(c) An outrageous person.
(d) A crazy person.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Farrell believe he and Mrs. Pollifax are taken during their capture?

2. What kind of conversation does General Perdido tell Mrs. Pollifax he had hoped for?

3. What does Mrs. Pollifax tell Farrell is very uncomfortable and takes a great deal of energy?

4. What does Mrs. Pollifax realize when being interrogated?

5. What does Mrs. Pollifax admit that she always wanted to be as a child?

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