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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Sarah react to Christopher at the Mayfair party?
(a) Sarah puts Christopher down in front of the whole room.
(b) Sarah nods in recognition, but otherwise ignores Christopher.
(c) Sarah pleads with Christopher to take her to a dance.
(d) Sarah greets Christopher warmly.

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

3. Why does Christopher tell Colonel Chamberlain that he doesn't think it will be necessary for him to go to England?
(a) Christopher tells Chamberlain the very best detectives are working on the case of his parents' disappearance.
(b) Christopher tells Chamberlain he can get on in Shanghai by himself.
(c) Christopher tells Chamberlain he is a detective and will solve the mystery of his parents' disappearance.
(d) Christopher tells Chamberlain his parents will return from a trip very soon.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Roger Brenthurst say about Christopher in high school?

3. What becomes of Ling Tien's bottle of lotion?

4. What does Jennifer just barely avoid knocking over?

5. What is Christopher's initial response to the plump-faced man?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Sarah tell Christopher about marriage?

2. What is significant about the disappearance of Jennifer's trunk?

3. How does Miss Hemmings gain admittance to the Meredith Foundation dinner?

4. Who is the plump-faced man in Christopher's newspaper photograph?

5. Describe Christopher's reunion with Colonel Chamberlain.

6. How does Akira feel after stealing Ling Tien's lotion?

7. Describe the visit of the health inspector to Christopher's home in Shanghai.

8. How does Christopher tend to remember his boyhood companion Akira?

9. Where is Christopher's father's study and what are the rules about it?

10. How does Sarah Hemmings treat Christopher at the Mayfair flat?

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