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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 Frank's use of the I Ching suggest about him?
(a) He puts faith in its advice.
(b) He yearns for Japanese acceptance.
(c) He has no one to talk to.
(d) He is of Oriental heritage.

2. What does McCarthy suggest is the reason Frank is initially reluctant to start his own business?
(a) Years of political brainwashing.
(b) Threats of harming Juliana.
(c) Repeated past job failures.
(d) Fear of Wyndam-Matson's revenge.

3. In Chapter 11, what does Paul admit he has come to appreciate about the Edfrank jewelry Childan had given him?
(a) Its artistic design.
(b) Its historic significance.
(c) Its material make-up.
(d) Its spiritual value.

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

5. What is learned about the role of Blacks in the PSA?
(a) They drive taxis.
(b) They are informants.
(c) They are slaves.
(d) They are the military police.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 9, to whom does Childan decide to take a piece of jewelry?

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

3. How does Joe appear when he tries to explain to Juliana what Abendsen is saying in the novel?

4. What contradiction does the Oracle's message predict that leaves Frank confused?

5. Why does Tagomi feel it would be better if his assistant, Ramsey, selected the gift for Baynes?

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