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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 is Aldred experiencing for the first time in many years when he returns to the compound?
(a) A feeling of homesickness for Australia.
(b) A feeling of being needed.
(c) A feeling of power like when he is a sergeant.
(d) A feeling of being missed and loved.

2. Who is with the Driscoll children in London during the medical tests?
(a) Melba.
(b) Bertram.
(c) Gardiner.
(d) Aldred.

3. Where is Aldred and his escort traveling?
(a) To Ita Jima.
(b) To Hong Kong.
(c) To Kure.
(d) To Sydney.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Peter Exley value above all others: the cathedral, the governor's villa, the post office or the bank?

2. Why doesn't Aldred's boat arrive on time?

3. Where is Aldred flying in from to see Peter?

4. How many letters are waiting for Aldred at Peter's barracks?

5. Where does Benedict want to go with Leith?

Short Essay Questions

1. As Benedict's health worsens, what is his greatest desire?

2. What role does Gardiner play in Chapter Two?

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

4. What happens to Professor Gardiner's wife?

5. Where is Aldred Leith and what is he doing?

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

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

8. Why is Peter happy about making the move to MacGregor Road?

9. Why is Exley living with Roy Rysom?

10. Why does Peter think Aldred is dead?

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