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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Osbourne, Christopher always used to quiz him about what?
(a) Osbourne's study regimen.
(b) Osbourne's diet.
(c) Osbourne's being "well-connected."
(d) Osbourne's romantic conquests.

2. What are Miss Givens and Jennifer doing when they return from shopping?
(a) Laughing.
(b) Holding hands.
(c) Crying.
(d) Arguing.

3. What is Christopher expected to do during his mother's opium campaign meetings?
(a) Go to town with his Uncle Philip.
(b) Leave the adults alone in the dining room.
(c) Go to Akira's house.
(d) Serve cocktails for those attending the meeting.

4. What areas of Shanghai is young Christopher forbidden to enter?
(a) The English areas.
(b) The Chinese areas.
(c) The Japanese areas.
(d) The American areas.

5. 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 dull evening.
(c) Sarah says it has been a marvelous evening.
(d) Sarah says it has been a passable evening.

6. What is Lady Beaton's first reaction to Christopher's proposal that he adopt Jennifer?
(a) Lady Beaton immediately leaves Christopher's presence.
(b) Lady Beaton recoils with suspicion.
(c) Lady Beaton immediately says yes.
(d) Lady Beaton laughs out loud.

7. How does Osbourne offend Christopher?
(a) Osbourne insults Christopher's cooking.
(b) Osbourne breaks Christopher's china.
(c) Osbourne calls Christopher's mother a "loose woman."
(d) Osbourne claims Christopher was "such an odd bird in school."

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

9. What are the circumstances of Akira and Christopher's entry into Ling Tien's room?
(a) Akira and Christopher sneak in while Ling Tien is at daily prayers.
(b) Ling Tien goes away to his home village and Akira and Christopher sneak in.
(c) Ling Tien invites Akira and Christopher in for tea.
(d) Akira and Christopher enter quietly while Ling Tien is asleep.

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

11. When does Christopher speak to Sarah at the Draycoats' wedding?
(a) Before the service.
(b) After the service.
(c) During the service.
(d) Christopher does not speak to Sarah at the Draycoats' wedding.

12. What is the effect of Akira's story on Christopher?
(a) The story inspires Christopher to dabble in magic.
(b) The story makes Christopher afraid of Akira.
(c) Christopher is upset by the story.
(d) Christopher is highly pleased by the story.

13. Where does Christopher unexpectedly reunite with Colonel Chamberlain?
(a) In a crowded square in Shanghai.
(b) In the Palm Court of the Waldorf.
(c) At the Lucky Chance Club.
(d) In a bookshop on Charing Cross Road.

14. What musical instrument does Uncle Philip encourage Christopher to go with him to see?
(a) A piano accordion.
(b) A piano.
(c) A violin.
(d) A flute.

15. Where do the guests go after the meal and the speech at the Meredith Foundation dinner?
(a) The billiard room.
(b) The ballroom.
(c) A fashionable club across the street.
(d) The parlor.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Years later what does Christopher recognize about the plump-faced man?

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

5. Why does Christopher become irritated with Chamberlain at the Dorchester?

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