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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Because he feels The Grasshopper Lies Heavy is a dangerous book, what does Reiss think should happen to its author?
(a) He should be secretly assassinated.
(b) He should be humiliated in public.
(c) He should be quietly arrested.
(d) He should be exposed as a liar.

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

4. What does Frank decide to do as a result of the Oracle's message?
(a) Live life as best he can.
(b) Seek Childan's business advice.
(c) Send a message to Juliana.
(d) Beg to get his job back.

5. What technique is used in Chapter 4 to introduce the reader to the character of Wyndam-Matson?
(a) Metaphor.
(b) Anecdote.
(c) Contrast.
(d) Chronology.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Childan feel he must read The Grasshopper Lies Heavy?

2. What are Frank 's intentions when he returns to the factory?

3. In Chapter 8, what disguised personage is Reiss alerted to through a radiogram from his superiors?

4. In Chapter 13, what does Juliana come to realize as the real job for which Joe was hired?

5. In Chapter 13, in the hotel room, how does Juliana settle her dispute with Joe?

(see the answer key)

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