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

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

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

4. What Axis power is most accepting of The Grasshopper Lies Heavy?
(a) Japan.
(b) Hungary.
(c) Germany.
(d) Italy.

5. What does Baynes make clear to Tagomi in Chapter 5 about Mr. Yatabe's visit?
(a) It must be brief.
(b) It must be secret.
(c) It must be uncompensated.
(d) It must be recorded.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Juliana suggest to Joe is the reason for his overall bitter attitude?

2. What is it about Ramsey that makes Tagomi unwilling to share all the information about Baynes with him?

3. What word best describes Wyndam-Matson's reaction when Rita tells him about The Grasshopper Lies Heavy?

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

5. What Joe does suggest that Abendsen's living in a place called The High Castle reflects?

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