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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Aldred spend two years walking across China?
(a) Because he wants to.
(b) Because he escapes prison.
(c) Because he wants to find Professor Gardiner.
(d) Because he is in the Chinese Army.

2. Who are Raimonda and Gigliola?
(a) Aldred's sisters.
(b) Aldred's ex-girlfriends.
(c) Helen's classmates.
(d) Daughters of Aldred's Italian language teacher.

3. Why is Aldred driving to the Discoll's house?
(a) He is going to study them.
(b) He is going to stay with them.
(c) He is lost and needs directions.
(d) He is going to tell them about Professor Gardiner.

4. Where does Benedict get his education?
(a) At home.
(b) At boarding school.
(c) At private school.
(d) At public school.

5. Who comes to talk to Aldred while he is writing his report?
(a) Helen.
(b) Dench.
(c) Benedict.
(d) Talbot.

Short Answer Questions

1. What Chinese town does Rysom warn Peter Exley about?

2. When does Aldred start to learn Chinese?

3. How does Ginger describe the mornings in Kure?

4. Why isn't Benedict engaged in the Japanese language lessons?

5. Who is Benedict?

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