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

3. How old is Aldred in 1947?
(a) 32.
(b) 33.
(c) 20.
(d) 23.

4. How does Aldred describe Peter to Helen in the letter?
(a) As a mean man.
(b) As a lonely man.
(c) As a bitter man.
(d) As a humerous man.

5. What do Peter and Aldred carry in common?
(a) The same maps.
(b) The same books.
(c) The same photos.
(d) The same hats.

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

7. Who does Leith go to the ballet with in the 1930s?
(a) Jason Searle.
(b) Peter Exley.
(c) Aurora.
(d) Iris.

8. How old is Aldred Leith when he meets Aurora?
(a) 20.
(b) 40.
(c) 22.
(d) 18.

9. Why isn't Benedict engaged in the Japanese language lessons?
(a) His concentration fails him.
(b) He doesn't like to learn new languages.
(c) He is busy touring Hiroshima.
(d) He already speaks fluent Japanese.

10. How long is it since Leith last sees Aurora?
(a) Four years.
(b) Six years.
(c) Two years.
(d) 10 years.

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

12. How many servicewomen work in a room next to Peter Exley's?
(a) Two.
(b) Three.
(c) Four.
(d) None.

13. Who judges Peter Exley to be a poor thing, but still marries him?
(a) Brenda.
(b) Iris.
(c) Norah.
(d) Miss Xavier.

14. What place does NOT have a room for Peter Exley?
(a) Kure.
(b) Hong Kong.
(c) MacGregor Road.
(d) Ita Jima.

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