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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Tagomi receive that makes him become suspicious of Baynes's real intentions?
(a) A military briefing.
(b) An unsigned letter.
(c) A coded message.
(d) An anonymous phone call.

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

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

5. What is discovered as being the source of W-M Corporation's real profit?
(a) Counterfeit war bonds.
(b) Fake antique guns.
(c) Inferior construction materials.
(d) Imitation Chinese artifacts.

6. According to Wyndam-Matson, how does bringing up the past tend to make people feel?
(a) Sad.
(b) Violent.
(c) Embarrassed.
(d) Frightened.

7. Joe's comments about the war and the Germans show that he is opposed to ___________.
(a) Capitalism.
(b) Socialism.
(c) Communism.
(d) Fascism.

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

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

10. What are Frank 's intentions when he returns to the factory?
(a) To pick up his paycheck.
(b) To get his tools back.
(c) To protect his friend's job.
(d) To apologize to his boss.

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

12. What best describes the territory of the Rocky Mountain States?
(a) Free.
(b) Unpopulated.
(c) German.
(d) Japanese.

13. What is the Nuremberg Law responsible for as revealed through Juliana?
(a) The rise in farming back East.
(b) The fighting between Japan and Germany.
(c) The separation of her and her husband.
(d) The expulsion of Jews in New York.

14. What word describes Baynes's reaction to Tagomi's gift and home furnishings?
(a) Admiration.
(b) Pride.
(c) Disbelief.
(d) Envy.

15. How would you describe the feelings attached to Juliana's and Joe's memories of "living under the Nazis"?
(a) They are the product of brainwashing.
(b) They are defined by their experiences.
(c) They are influenced by their careers.
(d) They are the result of psychotherapy.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Frank decide to do as a result of the Oracle's message?

4. To what does Tagomi attribute Ramsey' s tanning by sun lamp?

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

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