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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17-23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Golovko want in exchange for his help?
(a) A diplomatic statement against Goto.
(b) Details on Kimberly Norton.
(c) Help with the Siberian issue.
(d) Full disclosure of information on Yamata.

2. What are "zaibatsu"?
(a) A brand of cars.
(b) Informants.
(c) Wealthy businessmen and industrialists.
(d) Start-up companies.

3. What does Yamata intend to do with the new information he has gained about the Durling administration?
(a) Blackmail Durling.
(b) Bring down the U.S. administration.
(c) Save the information for later.
(d) Sell the information.

4. What is the state of India when the novel begins?
(a) It seized Tibet from China.
(b) It is suffering from famine and starvation.
(c) It is going through a major revolution.
(d) Its navy is threatening Sri Lankan independence.

5. Which of the following most accurately describe Goto?
(a) He is cautious and timid.
(b) He is stubborn and aggressive.
(c) He is weak and unethical.
(d) He is unliked and pragmatic.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first step in Yamata's plan for responding to the Trade Reform Act?

2. In what way has Searls modified his program at Yamata's instruction?

3. What precipitates the decline of U.S. financial and blue-chip stocks?

4. Why is Cook able to acquire the information that Yamata is seeking?

5. What does Ron Jones use to determine that the Japanese strike must have been intentional?

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