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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The affair with Aurora ends when Aldred goes to study in what country?
(a) Italy.
(b) Japan.
(c) Australia.
(d) The United States.

3. What is Aldred doing in Hiroshima?
(a) Taking Japanese language lessons.
(b) Touring the bomb sites to review the damage.
(c) Touring the area to make maps.
(d) Looking for Iris.

4. Who is Bertram Perowne?
(a) Aldred's tour guide in Hiroshima.
(b) Aldred's tutor.
(c) The Driscoll sibling's tutor.
(d) Helen's literature professor.

5. Who is in the photo Aldred stares at for so long in Chapter One?
(a) His father.
(b) His mother.
(c) His army buddy.
(d) His uncle.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Aldred consider the closest thing to home he has?

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

3. Why does Talbot hesitate about joining Aldred during his tutoring lessons?

4. When does Aldred start to learn Chinese?

5. Why does Aldred call for a tutor?

(see the answer key)

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