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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 understand Japanese.
(b) He doesn't like Orientals.
(c) He doesn't speak Swedish.
(d) He doesn't acknowledge inferiors.

2. How does the discussion between Joe and Juliana, inspired by Abendsen's novel, leave Juliana feeling?
(a) Discouraged.
(b) Uneasy.
(c) Joyous.
(d) Hopeful.

3. 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.

4. In Chapter 4, what does McCarthy encourage Frank to do?
(a) Go study for a new trade.
(b) Work as though nothing has happened.
(c) Make use of his talents.
(d) Challenge Wyndam-Matson in court.

5. In discussing Abendsen's novel, what does Juliana point out about Joe that makes him angry ?
(a) His misinterpreted passages.
(b) His false assumptions.
(c) His contradictory statements.
(d) His misused vocabulary.

Short Answer Questions

1. What technique is used in Chapter 4 to introduce the reader to the character of Wyndam-Matson?

2. What is discovered as being the source of W-M Corporation's real profit?

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

4. According to Childan, what is special about some of the people his shop gives him the opportunity to meet?

5. What does Frank decide to do as a result of the Oracle's message?

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