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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. How high did the railway climb through the pass?
(a) 3,000 feet.
(b) 3,200 feet.
(c) 3,600 feet.
(d) 4,000 feet.

2. What does the frieze in the Peshawar Museum depict?
(a) The birth of Jesus.
(b) The birth of Adam.
(c) The birth of Buddha.
(d) The birth of Muhammad.

3. What kind of stories did Hirai Taro specialize in?
(a) Science fiction.
(b) Tales of terror.
(c) Mysteries.
(d) Detective stories.

4. What kind of architecture was the Kuala Lumpur rail station known for?
(a) Victorian.
(b) Indian.
(c) Buddhist.
(d) Islamic.

5. What was the name of mansion managed by Bernard?
(a) Castlecraig.
(b) Lochcraig.
(c) Inverness.
(d) Candacraig.

Short Answer Questions

1. What American author did Professor Toyama claim enjoyed Kyoto?

2. What Sherlock Holmes story did Theroux allude to in Chapter 19?

3. What was unique about the prostitute picked up by the tattooed American?

4. What was the birthplace of the Indian who grew up in Britain and left because of racism?

5. What Russian writer did Theroux read on the trip in Chapter 7?

(see the answer key)

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