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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Aldred want to look for in town?
(a) Another room to stay.
(b) Another job.
(c) Transportation home.
(d) A gift for Helen.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Aldred Leith when he meets Aurora?

2. Who is Patti?

3. Who is the Portuguese typist?

4. How does Aldred describe Helen at first glance?

5. What is Aldred's ex-wife's name?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Aldred meet Aurora?

2. What do Benedict and Helen fear will happen while Aldred is away on his two month journey away from Kure?

3. Why do the women from Peter's office take him out?

4. What impression of the Driscoll family does Aldred get upon meeting them?

5. Why does Aldred think Gardiner is still around him?

6. Why does Peter's purchases as a youth embarrass his parents?

7. Why does Helen cry when hearing the story about Raimonda and Gigliola?

8. Why don't the Driscoll siblings ask Aldred about his war experiences?

9. Why might Aldred be jealous of Tad?

10. What do Peter Exley and Hendriks talk about on the ship?

(see the answer keys)

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