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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is William perplexed by the telegram he receives from <i>The Daily Beast</i> while at Aden?
(a) The telegram is addressed to John Boot.
(b) He cannot understand the lingo.
(c) The text of the telegram is garbled.
(d) The telegram tells him to return to London.

2. To what street is William suddenly whisked off to in a taxi in order to cover a story regarding Mrs. Stitch?
(a) Fleet Street.
(b) St. Bride's Avenue.
(c) Sloane Street.
(d) Walker Street.

3. What side of the Ishmaelite conflict does Lord Copper insist is in the right?
(a) The Rebels.
(b) The Traitors.
(c) The Patriots.
(d) The Independents.

4. What items does Lord Copper especially impress upon William to take on his trip?
(a) Water-proof pens.
(b) Hiking boots.
(c) Cleft sticks.
(d) Copies of <i>The Daily Beast</i>.

5. Which Roman author is Josephine reading on John Boot's arrival?
(a) Marcus Aurelius.
(b) Virgil.
(c) Tacitus.
(d) Livy.

6. At what time of the evening does Mrs. Stitch invariably go home, according to John Boot?
(a) 11 p.m.
(b) 2 a.m.
(c) Midnight.
(d) 1 a.m.

7. What time of day does John Boot visit the Stitch residence?
(a) 7 a.m.
(b) 12 p.m.
(c) 3 p.m.
(d) 11 a.m.

8. How many visas is William advised to get for his trip to Ishmaelia?
(a) Four.
(b) One.
(c) Two.
(d) Eight.

9. What French philosopher is mentioned in Book 1, Chapter 4, section 6?
(a) Voltaire.
(b) Rene Descartes.
(c) Jean-Jacques Rousseau.
(d) Jacques Maritain.

10. At what time does William Boot, after a harrowing morning in the hotel, reach Copper House, to Mr. Salter's dismay?
(a) 12 p.m.
(b) 11 a.m.
(c) 2 p.m.
(d) 4 p.m.

11. What was Mr. Salter's most recent previous position with <i>The Daily Beast</i>?
(a) Editor of the Domestic News.
(b) Trade reporter.
(c) Assistant editor of the Financial Section.
(d) Editor of the Women's Page.

12. For what do the initials of Corker's agency "U.N." stand?
(a) Universe News.
(b) Unlimited Nationals.
(c) United News.
(d) Universal News.

13. What longtime secret ambition of William's is near to fulfillment towards the end of Book 1, Chapter 3?
(a) To fly in a plane.
(b) To visit a foreign country.
(c) To leave England.
(d) To cover a big story.

14. Who is the most valued friend of John Boot?
(a) Lord Copper.
(b) Mrs. Stitch.
(c) Lady Metroland.
(d) Mr. Stitch.

15. What animal does the Captain of the <i>Francmacon</i>'s wife keep as a pet?
(a) A lethargic snake.
(b) A screaming monkey.
(c) A hairless dog.
(d) A frisky cat.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is William intending to depart the train?

2. To what does "unnatural" correspond in the telegram William receives at Aden?

3. Why does John Boot want to get away from London?

4. Which member of the Boot household is the richest in ready cash?

5. How much of the <i>Francmacon</i>'s deck is given up to the captain's quarters?

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