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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 40 through 48.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Walter routinely do after Kitty goes to bed during their stay at Mei-tan-fu?
(a) Work in his laboratory.
(b) Listen to music and relax.
(c) Go to sleep.
(d) Return to the infirmary to tend to the sick.

2. What reason does Walter give for despising himself in Chapter 47?
(a) He despises his shyness.
(b) He despises his inadequacies in helping the sick.
(c) He despises himself for wanting Kitty to die.
(d) He despises his previous love for Kitty.

3. When Kitty catches Walter's glance through the course of the meal, what expression does she see in his eyes?
(a) Intense anger.
(b) Glazed indifference.
(c) Mortal sadness.
(d) Haughty conceit.

4. What is Kitty's first impression of Sister St. Joseph's demeanor?
(a) She is extremely pious and grave.
(b) She is very rude.
(c) She seems distracted and unintelligent.
(d) She is easy-going and very good-humoured.

5. What honor does Charlie suppose Walter will receive for volunteering in Mei-tan-fu?
(a) A title.
(b) The purple heart.
(c) The C.M.G.
(d) An advancement in his career.

Short Answer Questions

1. What animal does Kitty relate Charlie's nerve to?

2. Who does Kitty initially blame for her mistake in marriage?

3. When Kitty and Charlie meet in Chapter 20, what does the room smell like?

4. What is the name of the current Colonial Secretary?

5. What is Walter's occupation?

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