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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who plans to make a run for it when taken from their cell?
(a) A Russian prisoner.
(b) Mrs. Pollifax.
(c) Farrell.
(d) A Chinese prisoner.

2. What does Mrs. Pollifax realize when being interrogated?
(a) She is not scared.
(b) She can easily escape.
(c) She is very frightened.
(d) She will die in captivity.

3. What does Lulash bring to Mrs. Pollifax as a gift?
(a) A blanket.
(b) A necklace.
(c) A sea shell.
(d) A book.

4. Who tells Mrs. Pollifax to find something she enjoys and pursue it?
(a) Her doctor.
(b) Her son.
(c) Her husband.
(d) Her daughter.

5. What ailment does Mrs. Pollifax inform a guard of when arriving at their destination?
(a) A headache.
(b) A headcold.
(c) A pinched nerve.
(d) A broken arm.

6. What is the profession of Carstairs?
(a) An official with the CIA.
(b) A government agent at the White House.
(c) A minister at a church.
(d) An official with the FBI.

7. What is another name for communists?
(a) Yellow Chinese.
(b) Red Chinese.
(c) Blue Greek.
(d) Green Greek.

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

9. What book is Mrs. Pollifax supposed to ask about while in Mexico City?
(a) Great Expectations.
(b) A Tale of Two Cities.
(c) David Copperfield.
(d) Marie Antoinette.

10. After waiting for some time, where is Mrs. Pollifax taken?
(a) An interrogation room.
(b) A waiting lounge.
(c) The bathroom.
(d) A prison cell.

11. Where is Mrs. Pollifax supposed to go while in Mexico City?
(a) Pita Chips.
(b) The Iron Grill.
(c) Books at Mexico City.
(d) The Parrot Bookstore.

12. What does Mrs. Pollifax tell Farrell is very uncomfortable and takes a great deal of energy?
(a) Climbing up a mountain.
(b) Riding side-saddle.
(c) Climbing down a mountain.
(d) Staying awake.

13. Who is amazed by Mrs. Pollifax's questions?
(a) Farrell.
(b) General Perdido.
(c) Lulash.
(d) Vassovic.

14. Who is Mrs. Pollifax supposed to meet during her time in Mexico City?
(a) Senor DeGamez.
(b) Mr. Tirpak.
(c) Senorita DeJourno.
(d) Mr. Pordeau.

15. What does Mrs. Pollifax receive in Chapter 9?
(a) A pillow.
(b) A phone call.
(c) An aspirin.
(d) A blanket.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are Mrs. Pollifax and Farrell left alone together when arriving at their destination?

2. How old is John Farrell?

3. What is Mrs. Pollifax's instructed to pick up while in Mexico City?

4. Why is Mrs. Pollifax taken to the back room at the bookstore?

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

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