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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What best describes the territory of the Rocky Mountain States?
(a) Japanese.
(b) Free.
(c) German.
(d) Unpopulated.

2. How are Tagomi and Childan similar?
(a) They are seeking social equality.
(b) They are concerned with outward appearances.
(c) They are feared by their peers.
(d) They are involved in secret missions.

3. What word best describes Wyndam-Matson's reaction when Rita tells him about The Grasshopper Lies Heavy?
(a) Mockery.
(b) Confusion.
(c) Agreement.
(d) Hope.

4. What makes Juliana certain she and Joe could never be part of the colonization on other planets?
(a) Their physical features.
(b) Their illicit relationship.
(c) Their political views.
(d) Their personal fears.

5. What does Childan do as a result of what he has learned from the university in Chapter 4?
(a) He decides to close his shop.
(b) He files an anonymous police report.
(c) He hires an armed night watchman.
(d) He seeks reimbursement from his supplier.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does McCarthy suggest is the reason Frank is initially reluctant to start his own business?

2. What does the author use to establish the relationship between Frank and McCarthy, his foreman?

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

4. Tagomi expresses his dislike of the German practices toward what group of people?

5. What are Frank 's intentions when he returns to the factory?

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