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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why doesn’t Timsen want to complete the deal for the diamond the day after Shagata gives the King the money?

He doesn’t want the money on him while he makes arrangements to get the drugs Marlowe needs.

He wants more money than he originally agreed to.

He thinks it is too soon, and that Lt. Grey will catch them if they don’t wait.

The diamond has been stolen and he no longer knows where it is.

2.

Why does Captain Forsyth get angry at the King and threaten to investigate him?

The King is dressed in a clean uniform and looks healthy while all the other prisoners are dressed in rags and look ill.

Someone has told Forsyth that the King steals from other prisoners.

The King breaks regulations by trying to sell Forsyth a pack of cigarettes.

The King fails to salute Forsyth when they first meet.

3.

What does Marlowe say to Sean in his dressing room that makes him go onstage and perform?

He will give Sean extra rations if he goes on.

He loves Sean.

Sean IS a woman, and that he is the most important person in the camp.

He will never speak to Sean again if he does not perform.

4.

Who is behind the theft of the King’s black box?

Colonel Smedly-Taylor.

Grey.

Timsen.

Tex.

5.

What does the King ask Marlowe if he would be interested in doing during their second meeting?’

Helping him find the diamond that is rumored to be in camp.

Going “through the wire” and visit a nearby village with him.

Spying on Lt. Grey for him.

Becoming his “inside man” in the British part of the camp.

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