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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Christopher tell Colonel Chamberlain that he doesn't think it will be necessary for him to go to England?
(a) Christopher tells Chamberlain he is a detective and will solve the mystery of his parents' disappearance.
(b) Christopher tells Chamberlain the very best detectives are working on the case of his parents' disappearance.
(c) Christopher tells Chamberlain he can get on in Shanghai by himself.
(d) Christopher tells Chamberlain his parents will return from a trip very soon.

2. How does Christopher remember Uncle Philip's office?
(a) Christopher remembers it to be very tidy.
(b) Christopher remembers it to be very ramshakle.
(c) Christopher remembers it to be very small.
(d) Christopher remembers it to be very large.

3. What is Christopher's memory of Akira's house?
(a) Strangely, Christopher has no recollection of his best friend's house.
(b) Christopher remembers it to be exactly the opposite of his family's.
(c) Christopher remembers that Akira's house was very dilapidated.
(d) Christopher remembers it to be very similar to his family's from an architectural standpoint.

4. What kind of lawn did Christopher's family have in their garden in Shanghai?
(a) A sprawling "French" lawn.
(b) An ornate "Chinese" lawn.
(c) A carefully tended "English" lawn.
(d) A simple "Japanese" lawn.

5. How does Christopher describe the atmosphere at breakfast on the days of the campaign meetings.
(a) Odd.
(b) Pleased.
(c) Anxious.
(d) Excited.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Christopher's initial explanation for Akira's reverence for Mrs. Banks?

2. Christopher has an argument over the pronunciation of which English expression?

3. What kind of establishment is the Dorchester?

4. Where do the guests go after the meal and the speech at the Meredith Foundation dinner?

5. Where does Christopher unexpectedly reunite with Colonel Chamberlain?

(see the answer key)

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