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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 4, what does McCarthy encourage Frank to do?
(a) Go study for a new trade.
(b) Work as though nothing has happened.
(c) Challenge Wyndam-Matson in court.
(d) Make use of his talents.

2. What has caused Africa to become a wasteland?
(a) American bombing.
(b) Asian exploitation of resources.
(c) Nazi experimentation on humans.
(d) Italian colonization.

3. What are the pincos of Sacramento described as being?
(a) The puppet white government.
(b) A powerful mobster organization.
(c) An underground network of spies.
(d) The lower class farm laborers.

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

5. Why does Childan most likely have the fresh marigolds and background music playing in his shop?
(a) To distract from its shabbiness.
(b) To create a pleasant atmosphere.
(c) To confirm his social standing.
(d) To emphasize his cultural preferences.

Short Answer Questions

1. What about Frank makes it difficult for him to move to a new territory?

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

3. While visiting with Tagomi in Chapter 5, what does Baynes feel regret about?

4. How do the Kasouras differ from Tagomi in their treatment of Childan?

5. What is Wyndam-Matson certain of when he hears Calvin's complaint?

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