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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Tagomi expresses his dislike of the German practices toward what group of people?
(a) Farm laborers.
(b) Elderly citizens.
(c) Industrial workers.
(d) Foreign visitors.

3. What does McCarthy suggest is the reason Frank is initially reluctant to start his own business?
(a) Years of political brainwashing.
(b) Fear of Wyndam-Matson's revenge.
(c) Repeated past job failures.
(d) Threats of harming Juliana.

4. Why does Childan send samples of his merchandise to the university?
(a) To establish a new clientèle.
(b) To verify his client's accusations.
(c) To identify fingerprints on them.
(d) To save on shipping fees.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the order in which languages are used in making airline announcements symbolize?

2. As Chapter 2 opens, what is Tagomi consulting the I Ching about?

3. What word describes Baynes's reaction to Tagomi's gift and home furnishings?

4. What does the young driver's discovery about the character of Baynes suggest about the novel?

5. What is learned about the role of Blacks in the PSA?

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