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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what reason does Tagomi think Baynes is coming to visit him?
(a) To seek release of political prisoners.
(b) To share technological information.
(c) To arrange for a trade agreement.
(d) To mediate peace negotiations.

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

3. In Chapter 6, what does The Oracle predict that further distresses Tagomi?
(a) The destruction of the PSA.
(b) A global catastrophe..
(c) His wife will leave him.
(d) His own death.

4. How is the city of San Francisco described?
(a) As becoming a world cultural center.
(b) As making a strong economic comeback.
(c) As rebuilding from a major earthquake.
(d) As being left in ruins from the war.

5. What contradiction does the Oracle's message predict that leaves Frank confused?
(a) Long life and death.
(b) Love's return and loss.
(c) Business success and poverty.
(d) Good fortune and doom.

6. Why does Tagomi feel it would be better if his assistant, Ramsey, selected the gift for Baynes?
(a) He is Swedish bred.
(b) He is native born.
(c) He is socially active.
(d) He is artistically inclined.

7. What technique is used in Chapter 4 to introduce the reader to the character of Wyndam-Matson?
(a) Contrast.
(b) Chronology.
(c) Anecdote.
(d) Metaphor.

8. What is Childan in the business of selling?
(a) Local modern art.
(b) Abandoned real estate.
(c) Historic American artifacts.
(d) Japanese made souvenirs.

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

10. How does the discussion between Joe and Juliana, inspired by Abendsen's novel, leave Juliana feeling?
(a) Joyous.
(b) Discouraged.
(c) Hopeful.
(d) Uneasy.

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

12. What word best describes Wyndam-Matson's reaction when Rita tells him about The Grasshopper Lies Heavy?
(a) Agreement.
(b) Mockery.
(c) Hope.
(d) Confusion.

13. How does Childan's ride in the pedicab make him feel?
(a) Respected.
(b) Superior.
(c) Inconspicuous.
(d) Ordinary.

14. In discussing Abendsen's novel, what does Juliana point out about Joe that makes him angry ?
(a) His misused vocabulary.
(b) His misinterpreted passages.
(c) His false assumptions.
(d) His contradictory statements.

15. What does the mystery client encourage Childan to report?
(a) Discovered forgeries to the police.
(b) Increased customer demands to his suppliers.
(c) Shipping failures to the Trade Commission.
(d) Missing items to the authorities

Short Answer Questions

1. How would you describe the feelings attached to Juliana's and Joe's memories of "living under the Nazis"?

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

3. In Chapter 6, Tagomi is now convinced that Baynes really is ___________.

4. Why does Childan send samples of his merchandise to the university?

5. What other name does the I Ching go by?

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