1. According to Akira, why do Christopher's parents stop speaking to one another?
(a) Because Akira is "not enough Japanese."
(b) Because Christopher's parents have hurt each other's feelings.
(c) Because Christopher's mother objects to her husband's work.
(d) Because Christopher is "not enough Englishman."

2. According to Chamberlain, what will happen to young Christopher if he remains in Shanghai much longer?
(a) Christopher will turn into a Chinaman.
(b) Christopher will forget how to speak English.
(c) Christopher start smoking opium.
(d) Christopher will be abducted himself.

3. 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 is a detective and will solve the mystery 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.

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

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.