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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What contradiction does the Oracle's message predict that leaves Frank confused?
(a) Business success and poverty.
(b) Good fortune and doom.
(c) Long life and death.
(d) Love's return and loss.

2. What does Childan's mystery client wish to purchase?
(a) An ancient treasure map.
(b) Pre-war political buttons.
(c) Antique American furniture.
(d) Authentic Civil War guns.

3. What technique is used in Chapter 4 to introduce the reader to the character of Wyndam-Matson?
(a) Chronology.
(b) Metaphor.
(c) Anecdote.
(d) Contrast.

4. What does Juliana forget to do when she speaks to Abendsen's wife?
(a) Mention the assassination plot.
(b) Give her Joe's message.
(c) Ask if Abendsen is there.
(d) Get directions.

5. What does the conversation between Childan and the Kasouras tell the reader has happened to the most humanitarian of the candidates for new Chancellor, von Schirach?
(a) He is in hiding.
(b) He is dead.
(c) He has been exiled.
(d) He has been imprisoned.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 8, who is Police Chief vom Meere looking for when he calls Reiss's office?

2. What do Juliana's questions about Joe's shirts and his knowledge of the valet service suggest she is thinking about Joe?

3. In Chapter 4, what does McCarthy encourage Frank to do?

4. What does Juliana buy while Joe is checking into the hotel?

5. Why does Childan feel he must read The Grasshopper Lies Heavy?

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