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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10, "The Ragtime Kid".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did the Ambassador resent this move?
(a) He wanted to solve the problem on his own
(b) He was jealous he had not thought of it first
(c) He believed it would endanger his chances of a judgeship in the USA
(d) He wanted the rumor to persist

2. How did Joe Bing treat Father Finian's request for ballpoint pens as rewards for distributing the newspapers?
(a) Joe Bing refused to grant the request
(b) Joe Bing purchased the pens with his own money & gave them to Finian
(c) Joe Bing granted the request and hand wrapped the pens
(d) Joe Bing never received the request

3. What does Joe Rivers think of Joe Bing?
(a) He is not equipped to be a janitor in an embassy
(b) He is a womanizer
(c) He is charming, knows everyone and a great success in Asia
(d) He is fat and stupid

4. Why did the rumor persist?
(a) The President of the USA said it
(b) It was on CNN all day long
(c) Someone overheard an official repeat the rumor
(d) The American embassy did not deny it

5. 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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the number 30 listed next the the name of Sarkhan by the Soviets?

2. How did the government advertise the recruitment meeting?

3. What is the one word description of Marie MacIntosh used by the author?

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

5. What evidence does Sears present that he is doing a good job in Sarkhan?

(see the answer key)

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