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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What composer's music underscores Christopher and Sarah's conversation at the end of the Foundation dinner?
(a) Mozart.
(b) Bach.
(c) Beethoven.
(d) Haydn.

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

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

4. As a child what is Christopher's feeling about his ambition to become a great detective?
(a) He feels it is something he ought to keep to himself.
(b) He feels deeply ashamed of his ambition.
(c) He feels like he may give it up to become a fireman.
(d) He feels he must tell absolutely everyone.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Colonel Chamberlain's relationship to Christopher?

2. What is Christopher's response to Sarah's proposal that he take her to the Meredith Foundation dinner?

3. What does the event Osbourne takes Christopher to turn out to be?

4. What does Christopher conclude happened to Charles Emory?

5. What is the subject of Sir Cecil's speech?

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