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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Christopher overhear one day while working on his lessons with Mei Li in the library?
(a) A bitter quarrel between his parents.
(b) A lively party.
(c) A secret meeting on the opium trade.
(d) A band of thieves breaking into the house.

2. What is the subject of Sir Cecil's speech?
(a) Economic prosperity in Britain.
(b) The Great War.
(c) The opium trade in China.
(d) Organized crime in London.

3. What does Uncle Philip do every time Christopher visits his office?
(a) Uncle Philip gives Christopher a present.
(b) Uncle Philip takes Christopher out for ice cream.
(c) Uncle Philip allows Christopher to drink a little whisky.
(d) Uncle Philip acts very "put-off" with Christopher.

4. After leading Christopher in the crowded city center, what does Uncle Philip do?
(a) Uncle Philip buys Christopher an ice cream cone.
(b) Uncle Philip buys Christopher and accordion.
(c) Uncle Philip abandons Christopher in the crowd.
(d) Uncle Philip begins laughing hysterically.

5. How do Akira and Christopher dress when they play outside?
(a) Traditional Chinese clothing.
(b) Short pants and jackets, and on hotter days, a sunhat.
(c) Pants, shirts and baseball caps.
(d) Shirts, shorts and on hotter days, a sunhat.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Christoper want Uncle Philip to help him become "more English?"

2. What does Akira believe Ling Tien's passion to be?

3. Who does Uncle Philip say "is about as English as they come?"

4. How long does it take Christopher to unravel the mystery of Charles Emory's death?

5. What is the tone of Cecil Medhurst's speech at the Meredith Foundation dinner?

(see the answer key)

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