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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Tagomi fear about The Oracle that has him so upset?
(a) It has manipulated him to betray his country.
(b) It has given up on mankind.
(c) It has made a fool of him.
(d) It has outlived its usefulness.

2. What about Joe surprises Juliana as Chapter 13 opens?
(a) His demanding behavior.
(b) His questionable guests.
(c) His abrupt departure.
(d) His mysterious phone call.

3. In Chapter 11, what does Paul admit he has come to appreciate about the Edfrank jewelry Childan had given him?
(a) Its historic significance.
(b) Its material make-up.
(c) Its artistic design.
(d) Its spiritual value.

4. What feeling best describes Juliana's reaction to Joe's explanation about his cash supply?
(a) Doubt.
(b) Shame.
(c) Relief.
(d) Acceptance.

5. What surprises Tagomi about Mr. Yatabe, whose real name is Tedeki?
(a) He is a supposedly deceased politician.
(b) He is a highly respected professor.
(c) He is a high ranking Japanese general.
(d) He is an award winning scientist.

6. Why does McCarthy, rather than Frank, go to Childan's shop to market their jewelry?
(a) McCarthy is more sociable.
(b) Frank is busy producing more.
(c) Childan is a childhood friend.
(d) Childan might recognize Frank.

7. What does Juliana do after she leaves the hotel?
(a) Disguises herself.
(b) Steals a car.
(c) Begins to cry.
(d) Seeks help.

8. When speaking to Betty Kasoura at her home, how is Childan feeling about her?
(a) Superior.
(b) Sympathetic.
(c) Distrustful.
(d) Infatuated.

9. As Childan sits on the carpet with the Kasouras, what do his thoughts reveal about how he has resolved his earlier merchandise problems?
(a) He is buying from Wyndam-Matson.
(b) He is getting reimbursed by Calvin.
(c) He is finding a new supplier.
(d) He is moving to another location.

10. According to Abendsen's novel, what problem has been solved as a result of the Allies' victory?
(a) British colonization.
(b) Religious differences.
(c) Global warming.
(d) American racism.

11. 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 artificial.
(c) They are creative.
(d) They are egocentric.

12. What does Juliana buy while Joe is checking into the hotel?
(a) A map.
(b) Some aspirin.
(c) Abendsen's book.
(d) Razor blades.

13. What does Chapter 9 reveal about how the earlier incident at Childan's store has left him feeling?
(a) Seeking new business contacts.
(b) Fearful of being alone.
(c) Questioning personal and business decisions.
(d) Disillusioned with public officials.

14. When Tagomi inquires about General Tedeki in Chapter 14, he learns Tedeki is ________________.
(a) On his way back to Tokyo.
(b) Still in his building.
(c) In a German prison.
(d) Enjoying a deserved retirement.

15. After having dinner with the Kasouras, Childan says he no longer feels________________.
(a) Saddened
(b) Ignored.
(c) Useless.
(d) Intimidated.

Short Answer Questions

1. Toward the end of Chapter 12, what does Tagomi realize about Reiss and vom Meere?

2. As Chapter 7 closes, what gives Childan a feeling of "excitement and anticipation?"

3. At the start of Chapter 10, what is Baynes's thinking his private meeting in Tagomi's office could mean for him?

4. Why does Wegener give the cigarette case to Tedeki?

5. After McCarthy shows Childan the Edfrank jewelry, Childan decides to _________________.

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