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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why has Paul Kasoura come to San Francisco?
(a) For a conference.
(b) For government work.
(c) For his honeymoon.
(d) For a military assignment.

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

3. What does the reader learn about Albert Speer's approach to revitalizing the USA, as evidenced in New York City?
(a) It eliminates economic competition.
(b) It employs Japanese immigrants.
(c) It exploits natural resources.
(d) It purchases devalued stocks.

4. What contradiction does the Oracle's message predict that leaves Frank confused?
(a) Good fortune and doom.
(b) Long life and death.
(c) Business success and poverty.
(d) Love's return and loss.

5. In Chapter 6, what does The Oracle predict that further distresses Tagomi?
(a) His wife will leave him.
(b) His own death.
(c) The destruction of the PSA.
(d) A global catastrophe..

Short Answer Questions

1. What does McCarthy tell Frank he has a plan to get for their business?

2. What is Frank Frink worrying about when the reader first meets him?

3. What does the author use to establish the relationship between Frank and McCarthy, his foreman?

4. What word describes Baynes's reaction to Tagomi's gift and home furnishings?

5. What is revealed about Baynes when the young driver tries to make conversation with him in Chapter 5?

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