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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Waddington's affinity for liquor?
(a) He loves to drink and is frequently a little drunk.
(b) He enjoys liquor only sparingly.
(c) He uses liquor medicinally.
(d) He never drinks and despises liquor.

2. Where do Waddington and Kitty make an excursion to on a Sunday in Chapter 53?
(a) To visit a new British family from Hong Kong.
(b) A beautiful waterful.
(c) A neighboring city.
(d) A Buddhist monastery.

3. During dinner conversation outlined in Chapter 32, what aspect of London does Waddington discuss at length?
(a) The theatre.
(b) Political gossip.
(c) The musuems.
(d) The latest war news.

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

5. During Kitty and Waddington's first dinner together, what unexpected mutual acquaintance do they discover?
(a) The Governor.
(b) The Curio Shop owner.
(c) Charlie Townsend.
(d) They don't have any mutual acquaintances.

6. When Kitty asks Walter if he wanted her to die from cholera in Chapter 57, what is his response?
(a) At first.
(b) No.
(c) He doesn't know.
(d) Yes.

7. What habit of the Fanes does Waddington find surprising and dangerous?
(a) They eat raw meat.
(b) They house several sick invalids.
(c) They eat fresh salad.
(d) The rarely bathe or wash.

8. What was Mother Superior's first name before she became a nun?
(a) Odette.
(b) Nicole.
(c) Marie.
(d) Kitty doesn't know.

9. What great noise brings Mother Superior to the room when Kitty is watching the children in Chapter 52?
(a) The children break a piece of furniture.
(b) Kitty is playing a boisterous game with them.
(c) A child is howling in pain.
(d) The children are singing a song Kitty is teaching them.

10. During Kitty and Walter's journey, how does Walter spend each evening?
(a) Reading.
(b) Exploring the countryside.
(c) Conversing with Kitty.
(d) Practicing the guitar.

11. What do the children at the convent think of Kitty?
(a) The like to watch her, but are too nervous to get close to her.
(b) They are afraid of her pale skin.
(c) They are upset at her intrusion and ignore her presence.
(d) They like her and come to her with concerns.

12. What illness does Walter have, as described in Chapter 62?
(a) Food poisoning.
(b) He isn't ill, just guilt-ridden.
(c) The cholera.
(d) He was wounded in an accident.

13. What is Kitty's last request of Walter?
(a) She asks him to give her a kiss.
(b) She asks him to tell her he loves her.
(c) She asks him to forgive himself.
(d) She asks for forgiveness.

14. What does Sister St. Joseph like to discuss with Kitty?
(a) The developments in the cholera epidemic.
(b) Religion.
(c) The children.
(d) Gossip.

15. Why doesn't Kitty tell Mother Superior about her unhappiness and its cause?
(a) She doesn't want Mother Superior to think ill of her.
(b) The language barrier prohibits Kitty from telling Mother Superior her feelings and circumstances.
(c) Walter has forbidden her from telling Mother Superior.
(d) She doesn't regret her actions.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Kitty arrives at the convent to offer her services in Chapter 48, why is Mother Superior crying?

2. After Kitty learns of Walter's work and talents, how does she regard him?

3. As Kitty and Walter are entering Mei-tan-fu, what do the Chinese servants point out to Kitty?

4. What two skills does Kitty possess that are valuable in helping at the convent?

5. Why does Mother Superior hesitate to allow Kitty to work in the convent?

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