View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Years later what does Christopher recognize about the plump-faced man?
(a) His cap, gown and pigtail.
(b) His smile.
(c) The cigar he smokes.
(d) His face.

2. Upon his return, how does Akira respond to Christopher's questions about his experiences in Japan?
(a) Akira recounts a bitter tale of his alienation from the boys in the Nagasaki school.
(b) Akira persuades Christopher it would be childish to discuss such matters.
(c) Akira goes on and on with his many stories until Christopher is quite bored.
(d) Akira is silent.

3. What is odd about Mr. Banks's behavior in the fall that Akira is away?
(a) Mr. Banks begins boasting.
(b) Mr. Banks begins losing his mind.
(c) Mr. Banks is frequently out of sight.
(d) Mr. Banks loses his temper on a daily basis.

4. What is Uncle Philip's relationship to the Banks?
(a) Philip is a close family friend, not a real uncle to any of them.
(b) Philip is Mr. Banks brother.
(c) Philip is Mrs. Banks brother.
(d) Philip is Mrs. Banks uncle.

5. How does Akira feel about Ling Tien?
(a) Akira thinks of him as a father.
(b) Akira is deeply afraid of Ling Tien.
(c) Akira finds Ling Tien amusing.
(d) Akira regards him as an object of ridicule.

Short Answer Questions

1. What areas of Shanghai is young Christopher forbidden to enter?

2. Whom does Christopher discover waiting for him when he arrives outside the Meredith Foundation dinner?

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

4. What composer's music underscores Christopher and Sarah's conversation at the end of the Foundation dinner?

5. What nickname do the Banks and Uncle Philip call Christopher?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 297 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample