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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Walter asks Kitty if the baby is his, what is her response?
(a) She refuses to answer.
(b) She doesn't know.
(c) She tells him it is Charlie's.
(d) She tells him it is his.

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

3. Why won't Walter initially allow Colonel Yu to send for Kitty in Chapter 62?
(a) Walter despises her and does not want to see Kitty.
(b) Walter doesn't want Kitty to witness the symptoms of cholera.
(c) Walter is worried that Kitty will not want to come see him.
(d) Walter wants to send for Kitty himself.

4. What token do the nuns send to Kitty after Walter's death?
(a) A Bible.
(b) An assortment of chocolates for Kitty.
(c) A picture of Jesus.
(d) A cross of dahlias.

5. What compliment does Mother Superior pay Kitty when she sees her in disarray in Chapter 52?
(a) She compliments Kitty on her hard work.
(b) She doesn't compliment, but reprimands Kitty instead.
(c) She tells Kitty she has a soothing voice.
(d) She tells Kitty she is very beautiful.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Walter discovers that Kitty is pregnant what does he offer her?

2. What does Kitty think of her first view from her window of the bungalow?

3. What vocation does Sister St. Joseph's family do in France?

4. What was Mother Superior's first name before she became a nun?

5. What physical feature of Waddington's mistress suggests fine breeding to Kitty?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Kitty describe the chapel at the convent?

2. How does Waddington describe his religious views to Kitty?

3. As Waddington tells Kitty about Chinese history and novels, how does Kitty's perception of the Chinese change?

4. After visiting the convent what type of relationship does Kitty want with Walter?

5. After visiting the convent, why does Kitty feel so unhappy back at the bungalow.

6. What one thing does Kitty desire to do for Walter?

7. How does Waddington try and comfort Kitty about Walter's death?

8. How does Kitty describe her first impression of Waddington?

9. Why doesn't Kitty lie to Walter when he asks her if he is the father of the baby?

10. What are Kitty's initial feelings towards the young orphan children and do her feelings change over time?

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