1. Why does Christopher become irritated with Chamberlain at the Dorchester?
(a) Christopher takes exception to the picture Chamberlain paints of him as a child traveling to England.
(b) Chamberlain gets very drunk and won't stop talking.
(c) Christopher dislikes the way the Colonel speaks to him.
(d) Chamberlain has very bad breath.

2. What is Christopher's initial explanation for Akira's reverence for Mrs. Banks?
(a) She is beautiful.
(b) She knows a secret about Akira.
(c) She has a powerful temper.
(d) She is strong.

3. Why does Christopher tell Colonel Chamberlain that he doesn't think it will be necessary for him to go to England?
(a) Christopher tells Chamberlain his parents will return from a trip very soon.
(b) Christopher tells Chamberlain he can get on in Shanghai by himself.
(c) Christopher tells Chamberlain the very best detectives are working on the case of his parents' disappearance.
(d) Christopher tells Chamberlain he is a detective and will solve the mystery of his parents' disappearance.

4. According to Osbourne, Christopher always used to quiz him about what?
(a) Osbourne's romantic conquests.
(b) Osbourne's study regimen.
(c) Osbourne's diet.
(d) Osbourne's being "well-connected."

5. What kind of person is the Banks's typical house guest in Shanghai?
(a) A young man who brings with him the air of English lanes, meadows and foggy streets.
(b) An old English man working for Morganbrook and Byatt.
(c) A middle-aged English man working for Morganbrook and Byatt.
(d) A young English woman sent on a tour of the far east by her wealthy parents.