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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Uncle Philip suggest he, Mrs. Banks and Christopher go after the Saturday meeting?
(a) The racecourse.
(b) The cricket match.
(c) The harbour.
(d) The countryside.

2. What is the second question Christopher asks Sir Cecil?
(a) Christopher asks whether Sir Cecil happened to meet Akira.
(b) Christopher asks if Sir Cecil would like his assistance in solving the mystery of his disappearing cigar box.
(c) Christopher asks whether Sir Cecil would like a drink from his flask.
(d) Christopher asks how Sir Cecil met Sarah.

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 the very best detectives are working on the case of his parents' disappearance.
(c) Christopher tells Chamberlain he is a detective and will solve the mystery of his parents' disappearance.
(d) Christopher tells Chamberlain he can get on in Shanghai by himself.

4. How long does it take Christopher to unravel the mystery of Charles Emory's death?
(a) No more than a few days.
(b) Twenty four hours.
(c) Many weeks.
(d) Over two years.

5. What is the tone of Cecil Medhurst's speech at the Meredith Foundation dinner?
(a) Sullen and pessimistic.
(b) Diffident and high-minded.
(c) Arrogant and boisterous.
(d) Self-deprecating and optimistic.

6. After leading Christopher in the crowded city center, what does Uncle Philip do?
(a) Uncle Philip begins laughing hysterically.
(b) Uncle Philip buys Christopher an ice cream cone.
(c) Uncle Philip abandons Christopher in the crowd.
(d) Uncle Philip buys Christopher and accordion.

7. Christopher has an argument over the pronunciation of which English expression?
(a) Governor.
(b) Old chap.
(c) Mate.
(d) Boss.

8. What does Akira believe Ling Tien's passion to be?
(a) Turning severed hands into spiders.
(b) Selling children into slavery.
(c) Luring children into his room and turning them into monkies.
(d) Playing cricket.

9. Upon his return, how does Akira respond to Christopher's questions about his experiences in Japan?
(a) Akira goes on and on with his many stories until Christopher is quite bored.
(b) Akira is silent.
(c) Akira persuades Christopher it would be childish to discuss such matters.
(d) Akira recounts a bitter tale of his alienation from the boys in the Nagasaki school.

10. How does Mrs. Banks respond to the health inspector's suggestion?
(a) Mrs. Banks says nothing and walks away.
(b) Mrs. Banks breaks into a tirade.
(c) Mrs. Banks says she will consider the suggestion.
(d) Mrs. Banks quietly agrees.

11. What does Mrs. Banks tell Christopher to reassure him?
(a) The city's very best detectives are working on the case.
(b) Chinese Intelligence knows where Christopher's father is.
(c) British Intelligence knows where Christopher's father is.
(d) Christopher's father knows how to handle himself.

12. Where is Mr. Banks's study?
(a) At the British consulate.
(b) In London.
(c) On the uppermost floor of the house.
(d) Next door to Uncle Philip's office.

13. How does remembering the end of his relationship with Uncle Philip make Christopher feel?
(a) Christopher remembers the end of his relationship with Uncle Philip indifferently.
(b) Christopher remembers the end of his relationship with Uncle Philip fondly.
(c) Remembering the end of his relationship with Uncle Philip fills Christopher with anxiety.
(d) Remembering the end of his relationship with Uncle Philip causes Christopher significant pain.

14. What does the health inspector from Morganbrook and Byatt urge Mrs. Banks to do?
(a) Watch the New Year's parade.
(b) Leave Shanghai immediately.
(c) Leave her husband.
(d) Get rid of the servants.

15. How many days pass before Christopher sees Akira on Etsuko's bicycle?
(a) One or two days.
(b) Five or six days.
(c) Two or three days.
(d) Three or four days.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Akira feel about Ling Tien?

2. What is the name of the road whose side streets are so heavily trafficked?

3. In what year does Christopher hear of Jennifer?

4. Where does Christopher keep his newspaper photograph of Wang Ku?

5. How does Christopher describe Miss Givens's smiles?

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