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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While Tagomi studies the jewelry he purchased, what does he come to understand as the real power of a true artist?
(a) Bringing the dead to life.
(b) Perpetuating life's lies.
(c) Imitating his natural surroundings.
(d) Disguising world suffering.

2. While visiting with Tagomi in Chapter 5, what does Baynes feel regret about?
(a) A public speech.
(b) An airline conversation.
(c) A political action.
(d) The cultural prejudice.

3. What does Abendsen's novel envision the American work force as being?
(a) Respected and well compensated.
(b) Equal in pay and ability.
(c) Made up of robots.
(d) On a volunteer basis.

4. What is discovered about his merchandise that causes Childan to lose a major deal?
(a) It is undeliverable.
(b) It is stolen.
(c) It is unwanted.
(d) It is fake.

5. As the dinner and the conversations in Chapter 7 continue, what realization does Childan come to about the Kasouras and all Japanese?
(a) They are generous.
(b) They are egocentric.
(c) They are artificial.
(d) They are creative.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What has caused Africa to become a wasteland?

4. After telling Tagomi he can't return his Colt .44, what does Childan promise him the jewelry he buys will bring him?

5. As Chapter 6 closes, what does the manila envelope that Frank and McCarthy receive contain?

(see the answer key)

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