A Multiple-Choice Quiz



1 What 'trick' had Takako played on the thieves?
she made a joke about the exchange
she and Christine had ordered pizza
she switched the violins
she had played the Stradivarius

2 Why did Christine and David hide in Bob's trunk?
It was warmer in there.
They got cozy after awhile.
So he wouldn't see them.
It was the only way they could successfully follow Bob.

3 What message did Christine get to Takako?
The time when she told Takako to run away from Jim.
The one on the car which said that she should stick to the plan.
When she told her about the plan before they flew in the ultra-light aircraft.
The one in the hotel room when she said she got comfortable in the trunk with David.

4 What vehicles did David and Christine ride in to finally find Takako?
the ultra-light, Bob's car, a taxi
the ultra-light, Jim's rental car, a taxi
Jim's old 'beater', the ultra-light, and Jim's rental car in Seattle
the rental car, the ultra-light, and a taxi

5 Why was Christine afraid to open the hotel door?
She had no money for the pizza delivery.
It might be the police!
She was afraid the thieves would return.
She didn't have a visa for visiting the USA.

6 What was Mr. Mattingly's plan exactly?
give the violin to Takako, make the violin, get the Yamaha specially made
go to Japan, buy the Yamaha, make the exchange, attend the concert
steal the Stradivarius, go to Los Angeles, sell the violin
get the violin made, give it to Takako, have her make the exchange

7 When exactly did Mr. Mattingly know of Takako's plans?
months ago
earlier that evening
When Jim called Los Angeles earlier in the week.
after the concert

8 Why was the Yamaha salesman involved in the theft?
He wanted a Stradivarius.
Mr. Matsuo paid him.
He was offered a lot of money by Mr. Mattingly.
Jim and Bob were his friends.

9 Why did Mr. Matsuo command Takako to give the violin to the salesman?
He was part of the plan.
He had a gun pointed at him.
He wanted a Stradivarius.
Jim wanted him to.

10 How has this experience changed Takako?
She has more confidence in herself.
She's nervous about being in the US.
She kind of likes David.
She won't go with strangers again.