75 pages • 2 hours read
William BellForbidden City
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1990A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
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Multiple Choice
1. What is the best description of Alex’s character early in the novel?
A) Dynamic
B) Symbolic
C) Static
D) Round
2. Why is Alex particularly interested in military history?
A) It is an escape for him.
B) He disapproves of weakness.
C) He believes his father is silly.
D) It fuels his obsession with knowledge.
3. What is the cause of the conflict between Alex and Ted?
A) Alex doesn’t appreciate the important work Ted does.
B) Ted is indifferent to Alex’s interests in military history.
C) Alex is angry with Ted for his mother’s abandonment.
D) Alex has difficulty relating to his father personally.
4. What best describes Alex’s feelings after he has been in China for a short time?
A) He believes Ted doesn’t care about him.
B) He feels socially isolated.
C) He doesn’t trust anyone around him.
D) He is wary of tensions in Tiananmen Square.
5. What is the best way Alex’s education in China aids him?
A) It permits him to navigate the city with ease.
B) It teaches him to understand Chinese politics.
C) It allows him to communicate with locals.
D) It helps him to empathize with protesters.
6. Why do Ted and Eddie develop a growing respect for Alex?
A) They admire his superior camera skills.
B) They are surprised by his adeptness with the language.
