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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mrs. Banks respond to the health inspector's suggestion?
(a) Mrs. Banks says she will consider the suggestion.
(b) Mrs. Banks quietly agrees.
(c) Mrs. Banks says nothing and walks away.
(d) Mrs. Banks breaks into a tirade.

2. How does Osbourne offend Christopher?
(a) Osbourne breaks Christopher's china.
(b) Osbourne insults Christopher's cooking.
(c) Osbourne claims Christopher was "such an odd bird in school."
(d) Osbourne calls Christopher's mother a "loose woman."

3. How does Christoper want Uncle Philip to help him become "more English?"
(a) Christopher wants Uncle Philip to introduce him to some fine English "specimens."
(b) Christopher wants Uncle Philip to take him on a trip to England.
(c) Christopher wants Uncle Philip to allow him to copy his behavior sometimes.
(d) Christopher wants Uncle Philip to give him weekly lessons in "Englishness."

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the tone of Cecil Medhurst's speech at the Meredith Foundation dinner?

2. How long does it take Christopher to unravel the mystery of Charles Emory's death?

3. How does Sarah get into the Foundation dinner without an invitation?

4. Why does Christopher tell Colonel Chamberlain that he doesn't think it will be necessary for him to go to England?

5. Where do Christopher and Sarah converse at the end of the Meredith Foundation dinner?

(see the answer key)

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