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

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

7. Who is Gardiner's only mourner?
(a) Aldred.
(b) A man wearing red tabs on his coat.
(c) Talbot.
(d) Gardiner's wife.

8. How does Ginger describe the mornings in Kure?
(a) "Overwhelming, I can tell you."
(b) "Damp, I can tell you."
(c) "Lovely, I can tell you."
(d) "Peaceful, I can tell you."

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

10. What does Peter buy with money he earns from odd jobs as a youth?
(a) Books.
(b) Rare music.
(c) Posters.
(d) Fine photographs.

11. What emotion does Peter admit to having about Aldred's love of Helen?
(a) Joy.
(b) Anger.
(c) Envy.
(d) Disgust.

12. What does Benedict fear happens when Aldred leaves for Hong Kong?
(a) He fears Barry does not let Aldred return.
(b) He fears Helen runs away.
(c) He fears Aldred does not return.
(d) He fears he dies.

13. What country is Brigadier Driscoll from?
(a) The United States.
(b) France.
(c) England.
(d) Australia.

14. How does Aldred feel the morning he travels to Florence for an Easter trip?
(a) He feels pure anxiety.
(b) He loves the world.
(c) He feels energetic.
(d) He wants to scream.

15. Why is Benedict going to Tokyo?
(a) To learn Japanese.
(b) To tour the city.
(c) To meet Aldred on his way home.
(d) To meet an American doctor.