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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long does it take Christopher to unravel the mystery of Charles Emory's death?
(a) No more than a few days.
(b) Over two years.
(c) Many weeks.
(d) Twenty four hours.

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

3. What is Colonel Chamberlain's relationship to Christopher?
(a) The Colonel is Christopher's second cousin.
(b) The Colonel is Christopher's uncle.
(c) The Colonel becomes Christopher's guardian when he comes to London.
(d) The Colonel takes Christopher from Shanghai to England after his parents' abductions.

4. On what terms do Christopher and Sarah leave after the Meredith Foundation dinner?
(a) Christopher and Sarah leave in love with one another.
(b) Christopher and Sarah leave on friendly terms.
(c) Christopher and Sarah leave suspicious of one another.
(d) Christopher and Sarah leave quite angry with one another.

5. What does the silver-haired man offer Christopher?
(a) The silver-haired man offers Christopher his shoes.
(b) The silver-haired man offers to sneak Christopher out of the party through the back door.
(c) The silver-haired man offers to loan Christopher his car.
(d) The silver-haired man offers to tell Christopher who everyone is and introduce him if he likes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first question Christopher asks Sir Cecil?

2. According to Chamberlain, what will happen to young Christopher if he remains in Shanghai much longer?

3. In chapter one Christopher remembers coming from Cambridge to London in the summer of which year?

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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