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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. What is Childan upset over as the novel opens?
(a) An artist's complaint.
(b) An undelivered package.
(c) A store robbery.
(d) A missed appointment.

3. What does Baynes make clear to Tagomi in Chapter 5 about Mr. Yatabe's visit?
(a) It must be brief.
(b) It must be uncompensated.
(c) It must be secret.
(d) It must be recorded.

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

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

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

7. What other name does the I Ching go by?
(a) The Justification Committee.
(b) The Mission of Inquiry.
(c) The Reich.
(d) The Oracle.

8. When Childan returns to his office in Chapter 4, who does the client waiting for him claim to represent?
(a) A businessman from the Middle East.
(b) A leader of the Third Reich.
(c) An Admiral of the Imperial Army.
(d) An agent from the Trade Commission.

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

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

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

12. What does Frank's question to the I Ching about Juliana suggest?
(a) He regrets putting wealth above her love.
(b) He feels ashamed he never approached her.
(c) He wants to avenge her captor.
(d) He wishes they were still together.

13. 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.

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

15. How does Wyndam-Matson's feel about "historicity"?
(a) It is hurtful.
(b) It is meaningless.
(c) It is contradictory.
(d) It is inescapable.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Chapter 6 closes, what does the manila envelope that Frank and McCarthy receive contain?

2. What word best describes Childan's overall opinion of the Germans?

3. How does Ramsey feel about Tagomi's request that he select the gift for Baynes?

4. What does the reader learn about Albert Speer's approach to revitalizing the USA, as evidenced in New York City?

5. At the start of Chapter 6, Juliana attributes the healthier appearance of the Germans as depicted in a magazine article as proof of _____________.

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