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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do Uncle Philip and Christopher reach the city center?
(a) On foot.
(b) On bicycles.
(c) In a carriage.
(d) In a motorcar.

2. What kind of tree rises out of the mound in Christopher's garden in Shanghai?
(a) An oak tree.
(b) A pine tree.
(c) A maple tree.
(d) A bonzai tree.

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

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

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

6. Where is Akira and Christopher's "special spot?"
(a) In Akira's backyard.
(b) Beside the canal.
(c) In Akira's backyard.
(d) In downtown Shanghai.

7. What is the time and place of Part II?
(a) Shanghai, 8th November 1912.
(b) Shanghai, 15th May 1931.
(c) London, 8th November 1937.
(d) London, 15th May 1931.

8. Who owns Christopher's family's house in Shanghai?
(a) Christopher.
(b) Morganbrook and Byatt.
(c) Christopher's parents.
(d) Inspector Kung.

9. On what terms do Christopher and Sarah leave after the Meredith Foundation dinner?
(a) Christopher and Sarah leave quite angry with one another.
(b) Christopher and Sarah leave in love with one another.
(c) Christopher and Sarah leave suspicious of one another.
(d) Christopher and Sarah leave on friendly terms.

10. What is the name of the road whose side streets are so heavily trafficked?
(a) Nanking.
(b) Kung Po.
(c) Danzu.
(d) Wang Chu.

11. Why does Jennifer grope around the drawing room?
(a) She is blind.
(b) She is dizzy.
(c) The drawing room is very dark.
(d) She has blindfolded herself.

12. 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.

13. Who does Uncle Philip say "is about as English as they come?"
(a) Christopher.
(b) Philip himself.
(c) Christopher's father.
(d) Christopher's mother.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Whom does Christopher discover waiting for him when he arrives outside the Meredith Foundation dinner?

3. Whom does Christopher glimpse while enjoying tea and scones at the Waldorf Hotel?

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

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

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