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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does young Christopher see being very familiar with the plump-faced man?
(a) Christopher's father.
(b) Uncle Philip.
(c) Christopher's mother.
(d) Akira.

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

3. What does Christopher remember about the days immediately following his failure to take the lotion back to Ling Tien's room?
(a) Christopher remembers being concerned for his mother.
(b) Christopher does not remember anything of those days.
(c) Christopher remembers being concerned for his father.
(d) Christopher remembers being concerned about Akira.

4. What delightful news does Mei Li deliver to Christopher at the end of the chapter?
(a) Christopher has been selected for a prestigious honor at school.
(b) The Banks family will return to England.
(c) She has purchased Christopher a pony.
(d) Akira has returned from Japan.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Akira's reaction when he discovers a tear in his kimono?

2. What is Christopher's reaction to the "bursting-in" moment his father referred to?

3. What is Christopher's initial response to the plump-faced man?

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

5. How does Mrs. Banks respond to the health inspector's suggestion?

(see the answer key)

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