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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Christopher's mother call the plump-faced man?
(a) A very charming man.
(b) An agent of the devil.
(c) A fine man.
(d) The ugliest man she has ever seen.

2. What does Christopher remember about Uncle Philip on the day of the plump-faced man's visit?
(a) Uncle Phillip seemed not to be on Christopher's family's side.
(b) Uncle Philip had just gotten a hair cut.
(c) Uncle Philip had a big wad of money.
(d) Uncle Philip seemed to be preoccupied.

3. How does remembering the end of his relationship with Uncle Philip make Christopher feel?
(a) Remembering the end of his relationship with Uncle Philip fills Christopher with anxiety.
(b) Christopher remembers the end of his relationship with Uncle Philip fondly.
(c) Remembering the end of his relationship with Uncle Philip causes Christopher significant pain.
(d) Christopher remembers the end of his relationship with Uncle Philip indifferently.

4. What is the cause of the explosion that rocks the ball room while Grayson and Christopher are speaking?
(a) Someone has bombed the British Embassy.
(b) An American warship is firing shells.
(c) A Chinese warship is firing shells.
(d) A Japanese warship is firing shells.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Osbourne, Christopher always used to quiz him about what?

2. How does Christopher describe the atmosphere at breakfast on the days of the campaign meetings.

3. What is the effect of Akira's story on Christopher?

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

5. What is the first question Christopher asks Sir Cecil?

(see the answer key)

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