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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19, "The Bent Backs of Chang 'Dong".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Kruptizyn more concerned about than the American Ambassador?
(a) Joe Bing
(b) Mrs. Kruptizyn
(c) Father Finian
(d) Emma Watkins

2. What is Sears' complaint about Father Finian?
(a) His clothes are out of style
(b) Father Finian is too old
(c) The local papers are upset with his behavior
(d) Father Finian does not speak English

3. Why does Kruptizyn like Ambassador Sears?
(a) Sears is a distant cousin
(b) Sears is a very likable man
(c) Because Sears' ineptness makes Krupitzyn's job easier
(d) They both enjoy a good chess game

4. What question does Father Finian ask that surprises the Burmese men?
(a) "Which of you is a communist?"
(b) "What is the cure for dysentary?"
(c) "What is it that we want to do?"
(d) "Where is the men's room?"

5. Who is Tonki?
(a) Her new boss at the embassy
(b) Her new boyfriend
(c) A servant at the embassy who handled her luggage
(d) One of her roommates

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Soviet embassies employ only Soviets for service personnel?

2. Who does Homer Atkins choose to partner with on the pump manufacturing?

3. Who is U Maung Swe?

4. How long does the conference go well before there are problems?

5. What happened when Father Finian incorporates the Burmese food into his diet?

(see the answer key)

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