1. What does Christopher think about the quality of his memory of the Shanghai garden?
(a) Christopher thinks his memory is highly accurate, despite all the years that have passed since he left Shanghai.
(b) Christopher thinks his memory of the lawn is a child's vision, and the garden was in reality not so grand.
(c) Christopher is unsure if he is remembering his own garden or Akira's.
(d) Christopher thinks his memory is too simple, and the garden was probably far grander than he recalls.

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

3. What is Christopher's reaction to the "bursting-in" moment his father referred to?
(a) Christopher is amused by the encounter.
(b) Christopher is deeply saddened by the experience.
(c) Christopher is bewildered by the experience.
(d) Christopher has no particular reaction to the moment.

4. What does the health inspector from Morganbrook and Byatt urge Mrs. Banks to do?
(a) Leave her husband.
(b) Watch the New Year's parade.
(c) Leave Shanghai immediately.
(d) Get rid of the servants.

5. How does Mei Li regard Christopher's education?
(a) As a matter of solemn importance.
(b) As a pain in the neck.
(c) As a completely irrelevant matter.
(d) As a triffling matter.