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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Childan upset over as the novel opens?
(a) An artist's complaint.
(b) A store robbery.
(c) A missed appointment.
(d) An undelivered package.

2. What technique is used in Chapter 4 to introduce the reader to the character of Wyndam-Matson?
(a) Metaphor.
(b) Chronology.
(c) Contrast.
(d) Anecdote.

3. Because he is Swedish, who does Tagomi believe Mr. Baynes will probably politically favor?
(a) Germans.
(b) No-one.
(c) Japanese.
(d) Americans.

4. 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 socially active.
(c) He is native born.
(d) He is artistically inclined.

5. For what reason does Tagomi think Baynes is coming to visit him?
(a) To seek release of political prisoners.
(b) To mediate peace negotiations.
(c) To arrange for a trade agreement.
(d) To share technological information.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word best describes Childan's overall opinion of the Germans?

2. How is the city of San Francisco described?

3. How are Tagomi and Childan similar?

4. In Chapter 4, what does McCarthy encourage Frank to do?

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

(see the answer key)

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