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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 2-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what reason does Tagomi think Baynes is coming to visit him?
(a) To arrange for a trade agreement.
(b) To seek release of political prisoners.
(c) To share technological information.
(d) To mediate peace negotiations.

2. What do phrases like "the fussy, brisk voice," "barely polite," and "deliberately mispronounced his name" initially tell us about Tagomi's character?
(a) He is uneducated.
(b) He is overworked.
(c) He is arrogant.
(d) He is insecure.

3. As Chapter 2 opens, what is Tagomi consulting the I Ching about?
(a) His upcoming visitor.
(b) His job security.
(c) His romantic future.
(d) His physical health.

4. How does Mrs. Kasoura seem to Childan?
(a) Standoffish.
(b) Bashful.
(c) Intelligent.
(d) Attractive.

5. How does Ramsey feel about Tagomi's request that he select the gift for Baynes?
(a) Honored.
(b) Stunned.
(c) Hurt.
(d) Afraid.

Short Answer Questions

1. What best describes the territory of the Rocky Mountain States?

2. What is Childan upset over as the novel opens?

3. Why has Paul Kasoura come to San Francisco?

4. In Chapter 3, what do we learn about how Juliana Frink makes her living?

5. To what does Tagomi attribute Ramsey' s tanning by sun lamp?

(see the answer key)

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