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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Reiss resent his orders to cooperate with the police?
(a) Vom Meere has spread lies about him.
(b) He opposes the leader chosen by the Reich.
(c) He feels it is a waste of time.
(d) Vom Meere has gone over his head.

2. What does Tagomi do to spite Reiss?
(a) Communicates only through his assistant.
(b) Makes an appointment with vom Meere.
(c) Reports him to the Third Reich.
(d) Signs for the release of Frank.

3. In Chapter 11, who is revealed to be the mystery Abwehr, Rudolf Wegener?
(a) Nobuke Tagomi.
(b) Joe Cinnadella.
(c) Herr Baynes.
(d) Frank Frink.

4. According to Abendsen's novel, what problem has been solved as a result of the Allies' victory?
(a) Religious differences.
(b) British colonization.
(c) Global warming.
(d) American racism.

5. At the start of Chapter 7, what is Childan's reason for being at the home of the Kasouras?
(a) He is an invited dinner guest.
(b) To be the deliverer of good news.
(c) To follow-up on a purchase they made.
(d) He is acting as a German spy.

6. What does Chapter 9 reveal about how the earlier incident at Childan's store has left him feeling?
(a) Disillusioned with public officials.
(b) Fearful of being alone.
(c) Questioning personal and business decisions.
(d) Seeking new business contacts.

7. How does Joe appear when he tries to explain to Juliana what Abendsen is saying in the novel?
(a) Agitated.
(b) Humbled.
(c) Bewildered.
(d) Proud.

8. What does vom Meere intend to do to Wegener after his men surround him?
(a) Frighten his plans out of him.
(b) Force him into the German jurisdiction.
(c) Paralyze him and take him away.
(d) Murder him before he does harm.

9. What does Juliana buy while Joe is checking into the hotel?
(a) Abendsen's book.
(b) Razor blades.
(c) A map.
(d) Some aspirin.

10. In Chapter 11, what does Paul admit he has come to appreciate about the Edfrank jewelry Childan had given him?
(a) Its artistic design.
(b) Its historic significance.
(c) Its spiritual value.
(d) Its material make-up.

11. In Chapter 9, what does Joe admit to really being career-wise?
(a) A military policeman.
(b) An armed guard.
(c) A book reviewer.
(d) A clothing designer.

12. While Tagomi studies the jewelry he purchased, what does he come to understand as the real power of a true artist?
(a) Bringing the dead to life.
(b) Disguising world suffering.
(c) Imitating his natural surroundings.
(d) Perpetuating life's lies.

13. What does the conversation between Childan and the Kasouras tell the reader has happened to the most humanitarian of the candidates for new Chancellor, von Schirach?
(a) He has been imprisoned.
(b) He has been exiled.
(c) He is dead.
(d) He is in hiding.

14. Toward the end of Chapter 12, what does Tagomi realize about Reiss and vom Meere?
(a) They are working undercover for Japan.
(b) They are eager to help him out.
(c) They are behind Ramsey's defection.
(d) They are responsible for the surprise attack.

15. Why is Frank petrified when the police call him Fink?
(a) He has put Juliana in danger.
(b) They know he informed on Reiss.
(c) He will be sent back to Germany.
(d) They have him confused with a wanted criminal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Baynes's thoughts tell the reader about Mr. Yatabe at the end of Chapter 10?

2. What word best describes the mood at the Kasouras' home during Childan's visit?

3. What does Reiss find is his main role in the plan to capture Wegener?

4. In Chapter 7, how do Paul and Betty react to Childan's comments about Abendsen's theories?

5. What type of person does Reiss conclude must have written The Grasshopper Lies Heavy?

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