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

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 setting will shift to Europe.
(c) The main conflict is about to be resolved.
(d) The point of view will change.

2. At the start of Chapter 7, what is Childan's reason for being at the home of the Kasouras?
(a) To follow-up on a purchase they made.
(b) To be the deliverer of good news.
(c) He is an invited dinner guest.
(d) He is acting as a German spy.

3. Why does Childan feel he must read The Grasshopper Lies Heavy?
(a) To advance his social skills.
(b) To further understand his shop's clientele.
(c) To keep up with the Kasouras.
(d) To fulfill his patriotic duty.

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

5. What word best describes Childan's overall opinion of the Germans?
(a) Anger
(b) Gratitude
(c) Distrust.
(d) Admiration.

Short Answer Questions

1. While dining with the Kasouras, what word does Childan use to initially describe his own behavior?

2. As Childan sits on the carpet with the Kasouras, what do his thoughts reveal about how he has resolved his earlier merchandise problems?

3. According to Wyndam-Matson, how does bringing up the past tend to make people feel?

4. What is Wyndam-Matson certain of when he hears Calvin's complaint?

5. Tagomi expresses his dislike of the German practices toward what group of people?

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