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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is revealed about Baynes when the young driver tries to make conversation with him in Chapter 5?
(a) He doesn't understand Japanese.
(b) He doesn't like Orientals.
(c) He doesn't speak Swedish.
(d) He doesn't acknowledge inferiors.

3. What are Frank 's intentions when he returns to the factory?
(a) To apologize to his boss.
(b) To get his tools back.
(c) To pick up his paycheck.
(d) To protect his friend's job.

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

5. How does Wyndam-Matson's feel about "historicity"?
(a) It is contradictory.
(b) It is meaningless.
(c) It is hurtful.
(d) It is inescapable.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Childan returns to his office in Chapter 4, who does the client waiting for him claim to represent?

3. What is Childan upset over as the novel opens?

4. What does the order in which languages are used in making airline announcements symbolize?

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

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