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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does McCarthy tell Frank he has a plan to get for their business?
(a) Financing from their former boss.
(b) Materials from an old friend.
(c) Shop space from an uncle.
(d) Approval from the Japanese Ministry.

2. At the start of Chapter 6, Juliana attributes the healthier appearance of the Germans as depicted in a magazine article as proof of _____________.
(a) A rigid military training.
(b) Technological advancements.
(c) A healthier diet.
(d) Effective propaganda techniques.

3. When Childan returns to his office in Chapter 4, who does the client waiting for him claim to represent?
(a) A businessman from the Middle East.
(b) A leader of the Third Reich.
(c) An agent from the Trade Commission.
(d) An Admiral of the Imperial Army.

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

5. What does the author use to establish the relationship between Frank and McCarthy, his foreman?
(a) Physical description.
(b) First person point-of-view.
(c) Another character's observations.
(d) Conversational dialog.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Abendsen's novel envision the American work force as being?

2. What word best describes Childan's overall opinion of the Germans?

3. What does Chapter 9 reveal about how the earlier incident at Childan's store has left him feeling?

4. What irony exists in Ray Calvin's angry call to William-Matson about Childan's complaint?

5. What does Juliana feel the Germans have made little advancement in despite having gone to Mars?

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