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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 is rumored about Germany that concerns both Tagomi and Juliana?
(a) Germany is about to invade the Pacific States.
(b) Germany is about to break communication channels.
(c) Germany is aligning itself with China.
(d) Germany is going to lose its leader.

2. 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.

3. To what does Tagomi attribute Ramsey' s tanning by sun lamp?
(a) His desire to fit in.
(b) His desire to meet pretty women.
(c) His desire to be outside.
(d) His desire to improve his health.

4. 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 arrogant.
(b) He is overworked.
(c) He is insecure.
(d) He is uneducated.

5. What is Frank Frink worrying about when the reader first meets him?
(a) Angering his wife.
(b) Buying a home.
(c) Finding his friend.
(d) Losing his job.

Short Answer Questions

1. What best describes the territory of the Rocky Mountain States?

2. What are the pincos of Sacramento described as being?

3. What has caused Africa to become a wasteland?

4. According to Childan, what is special about some of the people his shop gives him the opportunity to meet?

5. What does Frank's question to the I Ching about Juliana suggest?

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