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

2. How is the weather on the day Christopher "lowers his guard?"
(a) Cold and rainy.
(b) Sunny and windy.
(c) Overcast.
(d) Hot and humid.

3. What does Christopher think about the quality of his memory of the Shanghai garden?
(a) Christopher thinks his memory is too simple, and the garden was probably far grander than he recalls.
(b) Christopher is unsure if he is remembering his own garden or Akira's.
(c) Christopher thinks his memory of the lawn is a child's vision, and the garden was in reality not so grand.
(d) Christopher thinks his memory is highly accurate, despite all the years that have passed since he left Shanghai.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Christopher comes to London from Cambridge he takes a flat in what neighborhood?

2. What is Christopher's reaction to the "bursting-in" moment his father referred to?

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

4. What is the last thing Uncle Philip says to Christopher?

5. What are the circumstances of Akira and Christopher's entry into Ling Tien's room?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Akira believe about Ling Tien?

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

3. How is Christopher put in a difficult position when Uncle Philip suggests a trip to the racecourse?

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

5. Describe Christopher's reunion with Colonel Chamberlain.

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

7. Describe Christopher's residence in 1937.

8. Describe Ling Tien.

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

10. What is the "dining room episode?"

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