1. What type of person does Reiss conclude must have written The Grasshopper Lies Heavy?
(a) A Slav.
(b) A Woman.
(c) A Black.
(d) A Jew.

2. 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 egocentric.
(b) They are creative.
(c) They are artificial.
(d) They are generous.

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

4. As he sits in his office, engrossed in reading The Grasshopper Lies Heavy, what does Reiss suggest is the "power of fiction" ?
(a) Careful phrasing.
(b) Twisted plots.
(c) Realistic imagery.
(d) Emotional appeal.

5. When Childan returns to his office in Chapter 4, who does the client waiting for him claim to represent?
(a) An agent from the Trade Commission.
(b) A leader of the Third Reich.
(c) A businessman from the Middle East.
(d) An Admiral of the Imperial Army.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the conversation between Childan and the Kasouras tell the reader has happened to the most humanitarian of the candidates for new Chancellor, von Schirach?

2. What does Joe tell Juliana was the reason he picked her to be with him?

3. What word would sum up Frank's opinion of McCarthy?

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

5. What does Juliana buy while Joe is checking into the hotel?

(see the answer key)

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