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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what does Tagomi attribute Ramsey' s tanning by sun lamp?
(a) His desire to be outside.
(b) His desire to meet pretty women.
(c) His desire to improve his health.
(d) His desire to fit in.

2. In Chapter 3, what do we learn about how Juliana Frink makes her living?
(a) As an investigative reporter.
(b) As a diner waitress.
(c) As a judo instructor.
(d) As a social worker.

3. What words best describe how Joe views the British?
(a) Cowardly and defenseless.
(b) Dishonest and uncommitted.
(c) Shrewd and frightening.
(d) Brutal and murderous.

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

5. What does the young driver's discovery about the character of Baynes suggest about the novel?
(a) The point of view will change.
(b) The setting will shift to Europe.
(c) The plot may move in a new direction.
(d) The main conflict is about to be resolved.

6. While visiting with Tagomi in Chapter 5, what does Baynes feel regret about?
(a) A public speech.
(b) A political action.
(c) An airline conversation.
(d) The cultural prejudice.

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

8. What about Frank makes it difficult for him to move to a new territory?
(a) His older age.
(b) His criminal background.
(c) His ethnic background.
(d) His limited skills.

9. In Chapter 6, Tagomi is now convinced that Baynes really is ___________.
(a) A German national.
(b) An escaped prisoner.
(c) An allied convert.
(d) An inspection agent.

10. After recognizing the significance of Joe's tattoo, what does Juliana realize Joe was part of in World War II?
(a) The Neutral zone.
(b) The Axis Army.
(c) The Allied Army.
(d) The Red Cross.

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

12. What makes Juliana question the fact that Joe says he is reading The Grasshopper Lies Heavy?
(a) He is an uneducated truck driver.
(b) It is banned where he comes from.
(c) It is approved only for the elite.
(d) She never sees him actually reading.

13. What does McCarthy tell Frank he has a plan to get for their business?
(a) Approval from the Japanese Ministry.
(b) Materials from an old friend.
(c) Financing from their former boss.
(d) Shop space from an uncle.

14. What rumor does Wyndam-Matson remember that gives him further power over Frank?
(a) He is a terrorist.
(b) He is a Slav.
(c) He is a Jew.
(d) He is a spy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Childan returns to his office in Chapter 4, who does the client waiting for him claim to represent?

2. Frank sees the Edfrank Jewelry business as, perhaps, a way of ____________.

3. What is discovered as being the source of W-M Corporation's real profit?

4. What does Juliana suggest to Joe is the reason for his overall bitter attitude?

5. What does Tagomi receive that makes him become suspicious of Baynes's real intentions?

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