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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What position did Dorothy's father hold in Hong Kong?
(a) Colonial Governor.
(b) Regional General Secretary.
(c) He was an established merchant.
(d) He was a prominent attorney.

2. After Kitty and Walter's discussion of divorce, where does she go to meet Charlie?
(a) At his office.
(b) At his home.
(c) At the curio shop.
(d) At a favorite restaurant.

3. How many children do Charlie and Dorothy have?
(a) 2.
(b) 4.
(c) 3.
(d) 1.

4. What item does Charlie leave downstairs during his rendezvous with Kitty in Chapter 1?
(a) His topee, or hat.
(b) A letter.
(c) His cane.
(d) His shoes.

5. During dinner, what compliment does Charlie pay Walter?
(a) He says Walter is an excellent bridge player.
(b) He says Walter is very conscientious about his work.
(c) He says Walter is a great reader.
(d) He says Walter is extremely funny.

6. After Kitty and Charlie are done discussing Walter, what does Charlie do?
(a) He rushes out to a business appointment.
(b) He goes down and pays the curio shop owner.
(c) He locks the door and stays with Kitty.
(d) He goes for his regular tiffin.

7. In Hong Kong, why is Kitty vague about Walter's job to others?
(a) She feels it is an unimportant detail.
(b) She doesn't know exactly what he does.
(c) Walter has told her not to tell people about his work.
(d) She feels his job is not very significant or important.

8. What is Walter's occupation?
(a) He is a government bacteriologist.
(b) He lives primarily from investments.
(c) He is a successful businessman.
(d) He is an attorney.

9. What hygiene tip does Charlie give Kitty to help avoid cholera?
(a) He tells her to bathe daily and sleep with a mosquito net.
(b) He tells her to eat plenty of fresh vegetables, as long as they've been properly cleaned.
(c) He tells to apply lavendar oil to her skin twice daily.
(d) He tells her to boil her drinking water and not eat any raw foods.

10. After Kitty leaves her heated discussion with Charlie in Chapter 26, what is Charlie's first thought?
(a) He is relieved and wants a brandy.
(b) He is worried his wife will find out and immediately phones her.
(c) He is angry at her accusations.
(d) He is happy with how they ended and congratulates himself.

11. What plans do Kitty and Walter have for their evening in Chapter 21?
(a) They plan to play games with another couple.
(b) They are dining out with some friends.
(c) They are hosting a dinner party.
(d) They are packing for a vacation.

12. Why do Walter and Kitty plan their wedding so quickly?
(a) Mrs. Garstin forces them to marry before it gets too hot.
(b) They are madly in love and don't want to wait.
(c) Walter has to return to China in the fall.
(d) Kitty is afraid he'll change his mind.

13. What is the first thing to startle Kitty in the beginning of Chapter 1?
(a) She hears someone calling for her.
(b) A breeze through the open window gives her a shudder.
(c) She heard a commotion outside.
(d) Someone tries to open the door to the room she is in.

14. What relevance does Charlie feel that love has to marriage?
(a) He believes marriage is strictly a business arrangement and love is not involved.
(b) He believes one can be in love with a woman without wishing to spend his life with her.
(c) He believes all marriages are built on love.
(d) He believes you can only truly love your spouse.

15. What type of books does Walter like to read?
(a) Mystery stories.
(b) Historical works and books about China.
(c) Romance novels.
(d) Poetry and contemporary literature.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Walter tell Kitty he wants her to accompany him to Mei-tan-fu?

2. What is the name of Doris' fiance?

3. What causes Kitty to marry Walter Fane in a panic?

4. Why does Walter have difficulty sleeping when he is subpoenaed for court?

5. After Kitty and Charlie consummate their affair, how does she feel?

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