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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapter 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Aldred describe the photo in Chapter One?
(a) Loveless.
(b) Ostentatious.
(c) Tiresome.
(d) Colorful.

2. When does Aldred start to learn Chinese?
(a) When he enlists in the service.
(b) While he walks across China.
(c) Five years of age.
(d) Nine years of age.

3. How does Peter describe Canton?
(a) Quiet and passive.
(b) Charming and electric.
(c) Big, bustling and overwhelming.
(d) Squalid and indistinct with chaos.

4. How does Aldred describe Helen at first glance?
(a) As a young girl who is older than she looks.
(b) As a radiant version of Mrs. Driscoll.
(c) As if Benedict is re-created in perfect health.
(d) As quiet and un-endearing.

5. Where is Aldred flying in from to see Peter?
(a) Kure.
(b) Shanghai.
(c) Ita Jima.
(d) Tokyo.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Aldred in 1947?

2. What does Benedict fear happens when Aldred leaves for Hong Kong?

3. How does Aldred describe Peter to Helen in the letter?

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

5. What emotion does Peter admit to having about Aldred's love of Helen?

(see the answer key)

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