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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Nine.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is with Hosokawa at the theater?
(a) Gen Wannabe, his partner.
(b) Gen Wannabe, his butler.
(c) Gen Watanabe, business investor.
(d) Gen Watanabe, his friend and translator.

2. By not shooting the dead man, what are the terrorists showing?
(a) They are softies.
(b) They hate sick people.
(c) They have repsect for the dead.
(d) They hate the dead.

3. Right away, as the novel begins, what is clear to the reader concerning Roxane?
(a) She commands respect.
(b) She is a kind person.
(c) Her voice is beautiful and magnificent.
(d) She is not a real beauty.

4. What does Gen write out for the terrorists on a weekly basis?
(a) Some instructions for the President.
(b) A wish list.
(c) A demand list.
(d) Ways for them to improve their situation.

5. By now, how long have they been at the house?
(a) A year.
(b) A day or two.
(c) Five days.
(d) For many, many weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the hostages start to do for the terrorists?

2. What song does Roxane sing during the first chapter?

3. What does Carmen ask Gen to help her with?

4. What is the first communication between Roxane and Mr. Hosokawa?

5. What is unique to this language?

(see the answer key)

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