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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 2-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do phrases like "the fussy, brisk voice," "barely polite," and "deliberately mispronounced his name" initially tell us about Tagomi's character?
(a) He is insecure.
(b) He is arrogant.
(c) He is overworked.
(d) He is uneducated.

2. According to Childan, what is special about some of the people his shop gives him the opportunity to meet?
(a) They are willing to help others.
(b) They can raise his social status.
(c) They share in his political views.
(d) They see him as a man.

3. Why does Tagomi feel it would be better if his assistant, Ramsey, selected the gift for Baynes?
(a) He is Swedish bred.
(b) He is artistically inclined.
(c) He is native born.
(d) He is socially active.

4. What does Frank's use of the I Ching suggest about him?
(a) He puts faith in its advice.
(b) He is of Oriental heritage.
(c) He has no one to talk to.
(d) He yearns for Japanese acceptance.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Childan's ride in the pedicab make him feel?

2. For what reason does Tagomi think Baynes is coming to visit him?

3. How does Ramsey feel about Tagomi's request that he select the gift for Baynes?

4. How are Tagomi and Childan similar?

5. In Chapter 3, what do we learn about how Juliana Frink makes her living?

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