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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is odd about Mr. Banks's behavior in the fall that Akira is away?
(a) Mr. Banks begins losing his mind.
(b) Mr. Banks is frequently out of sight.
(c) Mr. Banks begins boasting.
(d) Mr. Banks loses his temper on a daily basis.

2. What does Christopher's mother say when he rushes to the door?
(a) Christopher's mother tells Christopher to be proud of his father.
(b) Christopher's mother tells Christopher he may not go into town.
(c) Christopher's mother proposes that Christopher take Akira with him.
(d) Christopher's mother tells Christopher he must first put on proper shoes and a jacket.

3. What delightful news does Mei Li deliver to Christopher at the end of the chapter?
(a) Christopher has been selected for a prestigious honor at school.
(b) The Banks family will return to England.
(c) She has purchased Christopher a pony.
(d) Akira has returned from Japan.

4. Whom does Christopher discover waiting for him when he arrives outside the Meredith Foundation dinner?
(a) Sir Cecil Medhurst.
(b) Jennifer.
(c) Charles Emory.
(d) Sarah.

5. How is the weather on the day Christopher "lowers his guard?"
(a) Cold and rainy.
(b) Overcast.
(c) Sunny and windy.
(d) Hot and humid.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Christopher's father the day after the lotion theft?

2. How does Mei Li regard Christopher's education?

3. Where do the guests go after the meal and the speech at the Meredith Foundation dinner?

4. How many days pass before Christopher sees Akira on Etsuko's bicycle?

5. What is Morgan's manner like when he and Christopher meet?

(see the answer key)

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