2. What is the second question Christopher asks Sir Cecil?
(a) Christopher asks whether Sir Cecil happened to meet Akira.
(b) Christopher asks how Sir Cecil met Sarah.
(c) Christopher asks whether Sir Cecil would like a drink from his flask.
(d) Christopher asks if Sir Cecil would like his assistance in solving the mystery of his disappearing cigar box.

3. What kind of lawn did Christopher's family have in their garden in Shanghai?
(a) A carefully tended "English" lawn.
(b) An ornate "Chinese" lawn.
(c) A simple "Japanese" lawn.
(d) A sprawling "French" lawn.

4. What does Sarah say to Christopher about the Foundation dinner?
(a) Sarah says it has been an embarrassing evening.
(b) Sarah says it has been a passable evening.
(c) Sarah says it has been a dull evening.
(d) Sarah says it has been a marvelous evening.

5. How do Akira and Christopher dress when they play outside?
(a) Short pants and jackets, and on hotter days, a sunhat.
(b) Traditional Chinese clothing.
(c) Pants, shirts and baseball caps.
(d) Shirts, shorts and on hotter days, a sunhat.

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

7. At what age did Christopher and Akira begin playing on the mound in the garden?
(a) Age six.
(b) Age eight.
(c) Age five.
(d) Age seven.

8. How long does it take Christopher to unravel the mystery of Charles Emory's death?
(a) Many weeks.
(b) No more than a few days.
(c) Twenty four hours.
(d) Over two years.

9. What is the shape of Christopher's London home in Part III?
(a) Tall and narrow.
(b) Short and wide.
(c) Tall and wide.
(d) Cozy and dark.

10. Christopher has an argument over the pronunciation of which English expression?
(a) Boss.
(b) Governor.
(c) Old chap.
(d) Mate.

11. How does Miss Givens strike Christopher in her interview?
(a) Dark and dangerous.
(b) Dull and cold.
(c) Sullen and pious.
(d) Light and breezy.

12. How does Akira respond when Christopher asks him if he will have to go and live in Japan?
(a) Akira says he will go to Japan in two years.
(b) Akira says he will got to Japan in four years.
(c) Akira says he will stay in Shanghai forever.
(d) Akira says he will go to Japan in one year.

13. What does Christopher conclude happened to Charles Emory?
(a) He has lost his way.
(b) He was murdered.
(c) He ran away.
(d) He accidentally fell and broke his neck.

14. What does the event Osbourne takes Christopher to turn out to be?
(a) A major disappointment.
(b) A trap.
(c) A secret meeting.
(d) An enchanting evening.

15. Who surprises Christopher while he is investigating the Emory case?
(a) Sir Cecil Medhurst.
(b) Inspector Kung.
(c) James Osbourne.
(d) Sarah Hemmings.