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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Christopher keep his newspaper photograph of Wang Ku?
(a) In his icebox.
(b) In a cigar box.
(c) In his wallet.
(d) In his scrapbook.

2. How does Christopher get back to his house?
(a) Christopher runs home.
(b) Christopher hails a taxi.
(c) Christopher rides his bicycle.
(d) Christopher walks.

3. What kind of person is the Banks's typical house guest in Shanghai?
(a) A young English woman sent on a tour of the far east by her wealthy parents.
(b) A young man who brings with him the air of English lanes, meadows and foggy streets.
(c) An old English man working for Morganbrook and Byatt.
(d) A middle-aged English man working for Morganbrook and Byatt.

4. What nickname do the Banks and Uncle Philip call Christopher?
(a) Mongrel.
(b) Stag.
(c) Puffin.
(d) Scoundrel.

5. How does Christopher describe the atmosphere at breakfast on the days of the campaign meetings.
(a) Anxious.
(b) Pleased.
(c) Excited.
(d) Odd.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the weather on the day Christopher "lowers his guard?"

2. What does Christopher think about the quality of his memory of the Shanghai garden?

3. What prevents Christopher from developing the level of intimacy with his English school friends that he developed with Akira?

4. According to Chamberlain, what will happen to young Christopher if he remains in Shanghai much longer?

5. Where are Mr. Banks and Christopher when Mr. Banks brings up the time Christopher and his mother "burst in" on him?

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