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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9 & Translator's note.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the man-who-struck-it-rich not have, which kept him from impressing Makina the way he had planned?
(a) His wallet.
(b) Cell towers.
(c) Friends to confirm his experiences.
(d) Evidence of his travels.

2. What does Mr. Aitch’s driver do when Makina takes out the package?
(a) Takes it to a man in a market.
(b) Refuses to take it.
(c) Takes it and keeps it.
(d) Throws it away.

3. What is Makina seduced by, in the city?
(a) The sound of musicians.
(b) The smells from restaurants.
(c) The colorful buildings.
(d) The powerful policemen.

4. What did the family expect Makina’s brother to do for them?
(a) Serve out a year’s enlistment.
(b) Learn to fly helicopters.
(c) Fight in a foreign war.
(d) Die in battle.

5. What did the person whose place Makina’s brother is taking ask him?
(a) What his hometown was like.
(b) How much money he needed.
(c) Whether he was scared.
(d) Why he would agree to such a thing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Makina say is a "slippery bitch" (11)?

2. What does Makina drink with Mr. Double-U?

3. What gesture does the person at the bottom of the stairs welcome Makina with?

4. What does Makina say the people here are afraid of?

5. What does the light look like in the sky when Makina arrives at the address?

(see the answer key)

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