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

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

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

4. What does Roger Brenthurst say about Christopher in high school?
(a) He says Christopher is too fat to be a Sherlock.
(b) He says Christopher is too short to be a Sherlock.
(c) He says Christopher is too poor to be a Sherlock.
(d) He says Christopher is too irresponsible to be a Sherlock.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Chamberlain, what will happen to young Christopher if he remains in Shanghai much longer?

2. Upon his return, how does Akira respond to Christopher's questions about his experiences in Japan?

3. How does Akira feel about Ling Tien?

4. How does Christoper want Uncle Philip to help him become "more English?"

5. How does Miss Givens strike Christopher in her interview?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Christopher remember about Uncle Philip on the day of Wang Ku's visit?

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

3. Describe two examples of what Christopher refers to as "someone disapproving him and only just managing to conceal it."

4. Why does Christopher consider inviting Chamberlain to the Dorchester "the height of inconsideration?"

5. How is Jennifer's nanny selected?

6. What is the "dining room episode?"

7. Describe Christopher's residence in 1937.

8. Describe Christopher's meeting with the silver-haired man.

9. How does the Emery case wrap up?

10. What kinds of presents does Uncle Philip give Christopher when the boy comes to visit his office?

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