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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What regular Ishmaelite practice has kept the country from being colonized?
(a) Polygamy.
(b) Witchcraft.
(c) Ritual suicide.
(d) Cannibalism.

2. At what time does Mr. Salter arrive at Boot Magna Hall?
(a) 10 p.m.
(b) 4:30 p.m.
(c) 8 p.m.
(d) 1 a.m.

3. Why are all of the boys working in Frau Dressler's pension excused on a holiday in Book 2, Chapter 3?
(a) The Ishmaelite New Year.
(b) The rains have begun.
(c) The Ismaelian Day of Independence.
(d) The rains have ended.

4. On William and Corker's train to Ishmaelia, who selfishly occupies one of the four first-class compartments?
(a) Corker.
(b) William and Corker.
(c) An English diplomat.
(d) A Swiss ticket collector.

5. In what is the sign bearing the name "Boot" held at the Dover train station?
(a) A cleft stick.
(b) Clothespins.
(c) A young boy's hands.
(d) A store window.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Shumble's story blows over, how many more journalists arrive in Ishmaelia?

2. In what decade previous to William's story did many European countries attempt expeditions to Ishmaelia?

3. How long has Kätchen been with her husband?

4. From what country does the supposed spy uncovered by Shumble reportedly come?

5. What is unique about the stones William bought from Kätchen?

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