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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Childan do as a result of what he has learned from the university in Chapter 4?
(a) He seeks reimbursement from his supplier.
(b) He decides to close his shop.
(c) He hires an armed night watchman.
(d) He files an anonymous police report.

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

3. 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 influenced by their careers.
(c) They are defined by their experiences.
(d) They are the result of psychotherapy.

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

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

6. As Chapter 6 closes, what does the manila envelope that Frank and McCarthy receive contain?
(a) A court order.
(b) A government permit.
(c) A manufacturer's contract.
(d) A certified check.

7. In Chapter 6, what does Juliana realize Joe has done when she returns to her apartment?
(a) Rearranged his delivery schedule.
(b) Missed his truck intentionally.
(c) Invited over some friends.
(d) Gone through her belongings.

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

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

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

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

12. 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 artistically inclined.
(c) He is native born.
(d) He is socially active.

13. What makes Juliana certain she and Joe could never be part of the colonization on other planets?
(a) Their physical features.
(b) Their political views.
(c) Their illicit relationship.
(d) Their personal fears.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is rumored about Germany that concerns both Tagomi and Juliana?

2. What image set forth in The Grasshopper Lies Heavy seems to upset Joe the most?

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

4. What word describes Baynes's reaction to Tagomi's gift and home furnishings?

5. What has caused Africa to become a wasteland?

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