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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the tone of Cecil Medhurst's speech at the Meredith Foundation dinner?
(a) Diffident and high-minded.
(b) Arrogant and boisterous.
(c) Sullen and pessimistic.
(d) Self-deprecating and optimistic.

2. What does Sarah say to Christopher about the Foundation dinner?
(a) Sarah says it has been a dull evening.
(b) Sarah says it has been a passable evening.
(c) Sarah says it has been a marvelous evening.
(d) Sarah says it has been an embarrassing evening.

3. Where do Christopher and Sarah converse at the end of the Meredith Foundation dinner?
(a) On the subway.
(b) On one of the balconies of the ballroom.
(c) On the curb waiting for a cab.
(d) In the kitchen.

4. 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 the very best detectives are working on the case of his parents' disappearance.
(b) Christopher tells Chamberlain he can get on in Shanghai by himself.
(c) Christopher tells Chamberlain he is a detective and will solve the mystery of his parents' disappearance.
(d) Christopher tells Chamberlain his parents will return from a trip very soon.

5. What is Christopher's initial explanation for Akira's reverence for Mrs. Banks?
(a) She is strong.
(b) She is beautiful.
(c) She has a powerful temper.
(d) She knows a secret about Akira.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mei Li regard Christopher's education?

2. What composer's music underscores Christopher and Sarah's conversation at the end of the Foundation dinner?

3. What areas of Shanghai is young Christopher forbidden to enter?

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

5. What does Christopher conclude happened to Charles Emory?

(see the answer key)

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