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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which Egyptian city was a major hub even when Europeans were still living in caves?
(a) Nile.
(b) London.
(c) Cairo.
(d) Memphis.

2. As Claudia recollects, why does Jasper decide to leave his job at the Foreign Office?
(a) He's not advancing as quickly as he'd like.
(b) He wants to marry her and move to the countryside.
(c) He went to work for his family's business.
(d) He found a better job in Russia.

3. Who picks up Claudia from the airport in Chapter 3?
(a) Gordon and Lisa.
(b) Gordon and Sylvia.
(c) Jasper and Lisa.
(d) Lisa and Sylvia.

4. What is missing from Tom's postwar plans as he explains his desires to Claudia?
(a) A marriage proposal.
(b) Financial goals.
(c) How he will start saving for what he wants.
(d) How he will get what he wants.

5. What is the image of war that the press has presented?
(a) Cool.
(b) Popular and necessary.
(c) Idyllic and heroic.
(d) Exhaustion, exhilaration, bordom, and discomfort.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Claudia revisits Egypt as a tourist, why is her bus companion disappointed?

2. What one aspect of Tom's postwar plans makes Claudia hesitate?

3. What does Camilla insinuate when she learns that Claudia is pregnant?

4. How does Claudia react when Sylvia visits her in the hospital in Chapter 2?

5. Who cannot speak at the beginning of Chapter 4?

(see the answer key)

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