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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is the Japanese sergeant disgraced?
(a) because he was asleep on duty
(b) because he abused the women prisoners
(c) because he tried to cover up the theft of the chickens
(d) because he allowed Harman to steal the chickens

2. What was one of Donald's medical problems in the Camp 206 hospital?
(a) a crushed right lig
(b) a huge, poisonous tropical ulcer on his leg
(c) a bullet wound to the head
(d) a strange virus the doctors had never heard of

3. By Asahan, how many of the women have died?
(a) nine
(b) four
(c) six
(d) two

4. How many Japanese guards are assigned to the women and children?
(a) three
(b) two
(c) four
(d) only one

5. How does Ferris describe Donal Macfadden?
(a) as burned almost beyond recognition
(b) as a man who fought unsuccessfully to live
(c) as a trouble maker and difficult patient
(d) as a delicate, popular, and multi-lingual lieutenant

6. What does Jean buy at Ayer Penchis?
(a) mangoes
(b) potato chips
(c) dried squid
(d) beef jerky

7. After landing her job in 1939, how long does Jean work?
(a) 18 months
(b) two years
(c) six months
(d) one year

8. What does Mrs. Frith say about Kuantan?
(a) it is too hot for English women
(b) it is cold and harsh
(c) it is healthier and the people friendlier
(d) it is isolated and barren

9. What happens with the sergeant at the end of August in Kuala Telang?
(a) he joins another Japanese unit
(b) he runs away
(c) he shoots himself in the head
(d) he comes down with malaria

10. What does Mrs. Warner provide for the children?
(a) a soccer ball made from palm leaves
(b) dolls and toys make from bamboo
(c) school lessons on free days
(d) sweets made from cocount sugar

11. What does Eileen Holland declare is God's will?
(a) the death of her daughter, Jane
(b) the long miles of walking
(c) the poor quality of their food
(d) the news that her husband has been shot

12. What does Yoniata promise the women after seeing their condition?
(a) better food
(b) new shoes
(c) a truck
(d) a week's rest

13. What prevents Jean from receiving the inheritance immediately?
(a) they must have legal proof of her immigration status
(b) they must have legal proof of her sanity
(c) they must have legal proof of her brother's death
(d) they must have legal proof of her birth

14. Why does Jean miss the evacuation to Singapore?
(a) she does not get the message
(b) the ship to Singapore never arrives
(c) the car breaks down on the way
(d) the Japanese arrive earlier than expected

15. How do Jean and Mrs. Horsefall manage to communicate with the Japanese?
(a) speaking Malay
(b) hand signals
(c) an English/Japanese dictionary
(d) charades

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are the prisoners being held by the Japanese?

2. Seeing the suntanned Jean with a baby on her hip, what does Harman think she is?

3. In what does Strachan attempt educate Jean?

4. What occurs with baby Robin after the other Holland children all die?

5. Why does Mrs. Horsefall cede leadership of the group to Jean?

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