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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Aldred bring as a present when he arrives for breakfast with Helen and Benedict?
(a) Brandy.
(b) Flowers.
(c) His report.
(d) A book.

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

3. Who's route across China does Aldred hope to mimic?
(a) The route taken by Oliver Leith.
(b) The route taken by monk Carpini.
(c) The route suggested by Professor Gardiner.
(d) The route taken by the Chinese Army.

4. Who picks Aldred up at the end of his journey to Kure?
(a) Brian Talbot.
(b) Staff Sergeant Wells.
(c) Oliver.
(d) Gardiner.

5. What does Aldred's father do for a living now?
(a) He's an author.
(b) He's a sailor.
(c) He's a teacher.
(d) He's a geologist.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Aldred describe the photo in Chapter One?

2. How long does it take the Signal Corps' wife to travel from Sydney to Kure?

3. Why doesn't Aldred want to question the children about the body?

4. Who is in the photo Aldred stares at for so long in Chapter One?

5. When does Aldred start to learn Chinese?

(see the answer key)

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