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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Christopher learn about his financial resources?

2. According to Sir Cecil, for what do people often mistake Sarah?

3. Where does the girl urge Christopher to go?

4. What does the little girl tell Christopher about?

5. What ceremony does Mr. Grayson claim to be in charge of?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the Inn of Morning Happiness.

2. Describe Christopher's return to his childhood home.

3. How does Christopher spend his afternoon before meeting up with Sarah and Sir Cecil at the Lucky Chance Club?

4. What does Uncle Philip offer Christopher at the end of their meeting?

5. What happens to Christopher as he is finishing his lunch on the day he is to leave for Macao?

6. What is Jennifer's proposal for herself and Christopher?

7. What odd habit does Christopher observe in the people of Shanghai?

8. How does Christopher feel about his reunion with Akira?

9. What happens at the consulate when Christopher asks to meet with Mr. MacDonald?

10. Describe Christopher and Akira's entry into Yeh Chen's house.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Christopher's mother is one of the most prominent figures in his life both before and after her abduction. What qualities does Christopher inherit from his mother? How do these very qualities prevent him from giving up on finding her? How is Christopher's relationship with his mother transformed by her abduction? How is it transformed by her rescue?

Essay Topic 2

What role does the advent of World War II play in the novel? How does the shape of world events parallel events in Christopher's life?

Essay Topic 3

Who is Sir Cecil Medhurst? What does he represent to Christopher? How does his demise change the direction of Christopher Bank's future?

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