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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 30, part 1, 2 and 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Bernard tell Theroux he was born?
(a) Landi Kotal.
(b) Calcutta.
(c) Rangoon.
(d) Simla.

2. According to Mr. Thanoo, what metal was mined in Thailand and Malaysia?
(a) Copper.
(b) Platinum.
(c) Tin.
(d) Iron ore.

3. What did Mr. Lau sell when not working as a civil servant?
(a) Fluorescent tubes.
(b) Lamps.
(c) Paintings.
(d) Furniture.

4. What new food had the Ceylonese begun planting because of their starvation?
(a) Rice.
(b) Potatoes.
(c) Cassava.
(d) Okra.

5. What was the name of the actors' agent met by Theroux on the Orient Express?
(a) Stuart.
(b) Molesworth.
(c) Wainsworth.
(d) Greene.

Short Answer Questions

1. What time was dinner served at Bernard's mansion?

2. What university did the professor teach at in Chapter 11?

3. How many passengers transferred from the train to the Aomori ferry?

4. What profession did Theroux claim to ward off questions in Chapter 7?

5. What area was Theroux told serves as an off-limits security area in Chapter 17?

(see the answer key)

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