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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Chapter 9, where does Joe suggest he and Juliana go?
(a) To San Francisco and find Frank.
(b) To Denver to shop and play.
(c) To New York for better jobs.
(d) To Italy to visit his family.

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

4. What does McCarthy tell Frank he has a plan to get for their business?
(a) Materials from an old friend.
(b) Approval from the Japanese Ministry.
(c) Financing from their former boss.
(d) Shop space from an uncle.

5. As Chapter 10 closes, how does Tagomi's message from the I Ching come true?
(a) His office has been wiretapped.
(b) Childan's gift has been delivered.
(c) Ramsey is actually the spy.
(d) Mr. Yatabe has finally arrived.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Americans portrayed as doing by the author of The Grasshopper Lies Heavy that impresses Juliana?

2. In Chapter 6, what does Juliana realize Joe has done when she returns to her apartment?

3. According to Tagomi, what aspect of the German massacre of the Jews caused the Japanese to refuse to participate?

4. What words best describe how Joe views the British?

5. What does Chapter 9 reveal about how the earlier incident at Childan's store has left him feeling?

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