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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the author use to establish the relationship between Frank and McCarthy, his foreman?
(a) First person point-of-view.
(b) Another character's observations.
(c) Conversational dialog.
(d) Physical description.

2. Who does Rita note her parents said would have won WW II if he had lived?
(a) Hitler.
(b) Lincoln.
(c) Churchill.
(d) Roosevelt.

3. What are the pincos of Sacramento described as being?
(a) An underground network of spies.
(b) The puppet white government.
(c) The lower class farm laborers.
(d) A powerful mobster organization.

4. What irony exists in Ray Calvin's angry call to William-Matson about Childan's complaint?
(a) Calvin owns W-M Corporation.
(b) Childan was mastermind of the plan.
(c) Wyndam-Matson works for Childan.
(d) Calvin was aware of the truth.

5. How does Ramsey feel about Tagomi's request that he select the gift for Baynes?
(a) Afraid.
(b) Hurt.
(c) Honored.
(d) Stunned.

6. What is discovered about his merchandise that causes Childan to lose a major deal?
(a) It is stolen.
(b) It is unwanted.
(c) It is undeliverable.
(d) It is fake.

7. What does Juliana suggest to Joe is the reason for his overall bitter attitude?
(a) His family has disowned him.
(b) His idols are now gone.
(c) His mentors have been imprisoned.
(d) His friends have deserted him.

8. Tagomi expresses his dislike of the German practices toward what group of people?
(a) Foreign visitors.
(b) Farm laborers.
(c) Elderly citizens.
(d) Industrial workers.

9. What does Frank decide to do as a result of the Oracle's message?
(a) Live life as best he can.
(b) Send a message to Juliana.
(c) Seek Childan's business advice.
(d) Beg to get his job back.

10. What is Wyndam-Matson certain of when he hears Calvin's complaint?
(a) Calvin will go to the police.
(b) He will never be found out.
(c) Frank and McCarthy are behind this.
(d) Childan is only looking for money.

11. What does Childan learn about the carrier ship Syokaku from the Tokyo Herald?
(a) It is en route to Germany.
(b) It sunk years ago.
(c) It never existed.
(d) It is docked in Tokyo.

12. At the start of Chapter 6, Juliana attributes the healthier appearance of the Germans as depicted in a magazine article as proof of _____________.
(a) Effective propaganda techniques.
(b) A healthier diet.
(c) Technological advancements.
(d) A rigid military training.

13. What image set forth in The Grasshopper Lies Heavy seems to upset Joe the most?
(a) Italy as a traitor.
(b) Germany as a hero.
(c) The USA as a weakling.
(d) Japan as greedy.

14. As Chapter 2 opens, what is Tagomi consulting the I Ching about?
(a) His physical health.
(b) His upcoming visitor.
(c) His job security.
(d) His romantic future.

15. What does the reader learn about Albert Speer's approach to revitalizing the USA, as evidenced in New York City?
(a) It eliminates economic competition.
(b) It purchases devalued stocks.
(c) It employs Japanese immigrants.
(d) It exploits natural resources.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Childan's mystery client wish to purchase?

2. What makes Juliana question the fact that Joe says he is reading The Grasshopper Lies Heavy?

3. What do phrases like "the fussy, brisk voice," "barely polite," and "deliberately mispronounced his name" initially tell us about Tagomi's character?

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

5. How have Frank's feelings for the Japanese changed over the years?

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