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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are Americans portrayed as doing by the author of The Grasshopper Lies Heavy that impresses Juliana?
(a) Working to eliminate foreign competition.
(b) Succeeding in conquering the world.
(c) Fighting to free the British.
(d) Helping to erase world suffering.

2. How have Frank's feelings for the Japanese changed over the years?
(a) From fear to amusement
(b) From hate to acceptance.
(c) From indifference to adoration
(d) From respect to disgust.

3. What does the I Ching tell Juliana when she consults it for advice?
(a) To call Frank.
(b) To return to Colorado.
(c) To notify the police.
(d) To warn Abendsen.

4. In Chapter 12, why has Frank decided to quit the jewelry business?
(a) He realizes he has no talent.
(b) Juliana has contacted him.
(c) Nothing has been sold.
(d) McCarthy's partnering with Childan.

5. What does Rita, Wyndam-Matson's girlfriend, suggest that he should do to handle the problem which he learned about from Calvin?
(a) Escape to Canada.
(b) Murder the supplier.
(c) Confront the accuser.
(d) Bribe the police.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Childan most likely have the fresh marigolds and background music playing in his shop?

2. How does Ramsey feel about Tagomi's request that he select the gift for Baynes?

3. How are Tagomi and Childan similar?

4. The fate of what real group of people does Childan's statement, "I am an outsider in my own country" bring to mind?

5. In Chapter 11, who is revealed to be the mystery Abwehr, Rudolf Wegener?

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