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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What city is Aldred staying in when he makes the deal to travel to China?
(a) London.
(b) Hong Kong.
(c) Rome.
(d) Paris.

2. What happens to Gigliola?
(a) She marries Oliver.
(b) She flees the country.
(c) She is shot.
(d) She marries Aldred.

3. Who asks Aldred about his name?
(a) Melba.
(b) Ginger.
(c) Helen and Benedict.
(d) Barry.

4. How long is the war over?
(a) Two years.
(b) Two decades.
(c) Two months.
(d) Two weeks.

5. What medical condition does Gardiner suffer from?
(a) Tuberculosis.
(b) Measles.
(c) Cancer.
(d) Liver disease.

6. Where is Peter's new house?
(a) On the university grounds.
(b) On MacGregor Road.
(c) In Kure.
(d) In Canton.

7. What is Peter doing while Aldred is out on a long walk by himself?
(a) Reading a book.
(b) Listening to music.
(c) Working in the office.
(d) Looking for a new place to live.

8. How does Aldred describe Raimonda?
(a) Reflective.
(b) Happy.
(c) Outgoing.
(d) Shy.

9. Who's body does Aldred find on the path?
(a) Ginger's.
(b) Barry's.
(c) The Japanese servent's.
(d) Talbot's.

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

11. How long is Gardiner in prison?
(a) Nearly two years.
(b) Three years.
(c) He is never in prison.
(d) Nearly four years.

12. Why doesn't Aldred's boat arrive on time?
(a) Because he stays longer in Hong Kong.
(b) Because of a storm.
(c) Because of a wreck.
(d) Because he misses the morning boat.

13. Why does Talbot hesitate about joining Aldred during his tutoring lessons?
(a) He doesn't like Aldred.
(b) He wants to travel instead of study.
(c) He doesn't want to be teased by his peers.
(d) He is already fluent in the subject Aldred wants to study.

14. Where does Aldred consider the closest thing to home he has?
(a) Near Sydney.
(b) Near Hong Kong.
(c) Near the North Sea.
(d) Near London.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Benedict's affliction?

2. Why does Aldred go to Tokyo the next day after returning from Hong Kong?

3. Where is the plane that crashes flying in from?

4. Which childhood friend of Aldred's does Benedict want to know 'how things go'?

5. Who does Audrey wish shows up to the Admiral's party?

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