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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Christopher comes to London from Cambridge he takes a flat in what neighborhood?

2. When his mother stops laughing suddenly outside his father's study, what is Christopher's first thought?

3. What does the silver-haired man offer Christopher?

4. What is Christopher's relationship to James Osbourne?

5. How does Akira respond when Christopher asks him if he will have to go and live in Japan?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Christopher remember about Uncle Philip on the day of Wang Ku's visit?

2. Describe the visit of the health inspector to Christopher's home in Shanghai.

3. How does Christopher receive his magnifying glass?

4. Describe Ling Tien.

5. Describe an instance of Mr. Banks boasting.

6. How does Akira feel after stealing Ling Tien's lotion?

7. Describe Christopher's meeting with the silver-haired man.

8. What does Akira believe about Ling Tien?

9. Describe Christopher's residence in 1937.

10. What is significant about the disappearance of Jennifer's trunk?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What role does the advent of World War II play in the novel? How does the shape of world events parallel events in Christopher's life?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the role of memory in the novel. What does Christopher say about his own memory? How does what Christopher remembers develop his character?

Essay Topic 3

Most of the novel takes place in London and Shanghai. Compare and contrast these settings. How does Ishiguro use this contrast to develop themes? What are they?

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