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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What is the last thing Uncle Philip says to Christopher?
(a) I love you.
(b) I want you to like me.
(c) I think you are very English.
(d) I didn't want to hurt you.

5. What is Christopher's reaction to the "bursting-in" moment his father referred to?
(a) Christopher has no particular reaction to the moment.
(b) Christopher is deeply saddened by the experience.
(c) Christopher is amused by the encounter.
(d) Christopher is bewildered by the experience.

6. How does Mrs. Banks respond to the health inspector's suggestion?
(a) Mrs. Banks says she will consider the suggestion.
(b) Mrs. Banks says nothing and walks away.
(c) Mrs. Banks quietly agrees.
(d) Mrs. Banks breaks into a tirade.

7. What does Christopher suspect happened to Akira in Japan?
(a) Christopher suspects Akira was mercilessly ostracised for his "foreignness."
(b) Christopher suspects Akira failed to apply himself to his studies.
(c) Christopher suspects Akira was unable to learn Japanese.
(d) Christopher suspects Akira made many friends and was sad to leave.

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

9. In the summer of the visit to Uncle Philip's office, what behavior of Akira's does Christopher begin to find particularly irksome?
(a) Akira's overblown appreciation of his personal virtues.
(b) Akira's incessant harping on the achievements of the Japanese.
(c) Akira's tendency to disappear for long periods of time.
(d) Akira's preoccupation with his bodily functions.

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

11. What composer's music underscores Christopher and Sarah's conversation at the end of the Foundation dinner?
(a) Beethoven.
(b) Mozart.
(c) Bach.
(d) Haydn.

12. While pondering a case in Kensington Gardens, Christopher runs in to which character?
(a) James Osbourne.
(b) Joe Turner.
(c) Sarah Hemmings.
(d) Colonel Chamberlain.

13. Where do Christopher and Sarah converse at the end of the Meredith Foundation dinner?
(a) On the curb waiting for a cab.
(b) On one of the balconies of the ballroom.
(c) In the kitchen.
(d) On the subway.

14. What is Christopher's initial explanation for Akira's reverence for Mrs. Banks?
(a) She is strong.
(b) She is beautiful.
(c) She knows a secret about Akira.
(d) She has a powerful temper.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What musical instrument does Uncle Philip encourage Christopher to go with him to see?

2. Where does Uncle Philip suggest he, Mrs. Banks and Christopher go after the Saturday meeting?

3. What is the name of the road whose side streets are so heavily trafficked?

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

5. What is odd about Mr. Banks's behavior in the fall that Akira is away?

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