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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Childan learn about the carrier ship Syokaku from the Tokyo Herald?
(a) It sunk years ago.
(b) It is en route to Germany.
(c) It never existed.
(d) It is docked in Tokyo.

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

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

5. What Joe does suggest that Abendsen's living in a place called The High Castle reflects?
(a) Cowardly escaping adoring readers.
(b) Vainly treating himself as royalty.
(c) Wisely seeking a peaceful retreat.
(d) Safely getting a world perspective.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Wyndam-Matson certain of when he hears Calvin's complaint?

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

3. What does the reader learn about Albert Speer's approach to revitalizing the USA, as evidenced in New York City?

4. What upsets Tagomi causing him to leave the special session of the Foreign Office?

5. What rumor does Wyndam-Matson remember that gives him further power over Frank?

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