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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Childan learn about the carrier ship Syokaku from the Tokyo Herald?
(a) It is docked in Tokyo.
(b) It is en route to Germany.
(c) It sunk years ago.
(d) It never existed.

2. According to Childan, what is special about some of the people his shop gives him the opportunity to meet?
(a) They are willing to help others.
(b) They can raise his social status.
(c) They share in his political views.
(d) They see him as a man.

3. In Chapter 3, what do we learn about how Juliana Frink makes her living?
(a) As a social worker.
(b) As a diner waitress.
(c) As a judo instructor.
(d) As an investigative reporter.

4. In Chapter 6, what does Juliana realize Joe has done when she returns to her apartment?
(a) Missed his truck intentionally.
(b) Gone through her belongings.
(c) Rearranged his delivery schedule.
(d) Invited over some friends.

5. What makes Juliana question the fact that Joe says he is reading The Grasshopper Lies Heavy?
(a) It is banned where he comes from.
(b) She never sees him actually reading.
(c) He is an uneducated truck driver.
(d) It is approved only for the elite.

6. Why does Childan send samples of his merchandise to the university?
(a) To save on shipping fees.
(b) To verify his client's accusations.
(c) To establish a new clientèle.
(d) To identify fingerprints on them.

7. What rumor does Wyndam-Matson remember that gives him further power over Frank?
(a) He is a Slav.
(b) He is a spy.
(c) He is a terrorist.
(d) He is a Jew.

8. What does the young driver's discovery about the character of Baynes suggest about the novel?
(a) The setting will shift to Europe.
(b) The point of view will change.
(c) The main conflict is about to be resolved.
(d) The plot may move in a new direction.

9. Because he is Swedish, who does Tagomi believe Mr. Baynes will probably politically favor?
(a) No-one.
(b) Japanese.
(c) Americans.
(d) Germans.

10. At the start of Chapter 6, Juliana attributes the healthier appearance of the Germans as depicted in a magazine article as proof of _____________.
(a) Effective propaganda techniques.
(b) A rigid military training.
(c) Technological advancements.
(d) A healthier diet.

11. In Chapter 6, what does The Oracle predict that further distresses Tagomi?
(a) His own death.
(b) The destruction of the PSA.
(c) A global catastrophe..
(d) His wife will leave him.

12. How does Mrs. Kasoura seem to Childan?
(a) Intelligent.
(b) Attractive.
(c) Bashful.
(d) Standoffish.

13. What does Childan's mystery client wish to purchase?
(a) An ancient treasure map.
(b) Pre-war political buttons.
(c) Antique American furniture.
(d) Authentic Civil War guns.

14. How does the simile, "like a little animal, not important, but smart" describe the way Joe acts?
(a) Wildly and spontaneously.
(b) Quietly and spontaneously.
(c) Alertly and instinctively.
(d) Politely and rationally.

15. What does Tagomi receive that makes him become suspicious of Baynes's real intentions?
(a) An unsigned letter.
(b) An anonymous phone call.
(c) A coded message.
(d) A military briefing.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How do the Kasouras differ from Tagomi in their treatment of Childan?

3. What is learned about the role of Blacks in the PSA?

4. What does the order in which languages are used in making airline announcements symbolize?

5. In Chapter 4, what does McCarthy encourage Frank to do?

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