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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Because he feels The Grasshopper Lies Heavy is a dangerous book, what does Reiss think should happen to its author?
(a) He should be humiliated in public.
(b) He should be exposed as a liar.
(c) He should be quietly arrested.
(d) He should be secretly assassinated.

2. In Chapter 12, why has Frank decided to quit the jewelry business?
(a) Nothing has been sold.
(b) McCarthy's partnering with Childan.
(c) Juliana has contacted him.
(d) He realizes he has no talent.

3. After telling Tagomi he can't return his Colt .44, what does Childan promise him the jewelry he buys will bring him?
(a) A sense of renewal.
(b) A return to material desires.
(c) A rise in popularity.
(d) Protection from his enemies.

4. What about Joe surprises Juliana as Chapter 13 opens?
(a) His abrupt departure.
(b) His demanding behavior.
(c) His mysterious phone call.
(d) His questionable guests.

5. In Chapter 12, what happens while Tagomi and his visitors meet in his office?
(a) Ramsey is caught listening in.
(b) He is informed of a bomb scare.
(c) He receives a call from Reiss.
(d) Armed guards come storming in.

6. What does the raised eyebrow and slight smile Childan detects on Paul's face after having demanded an apology from him suggest?
(a) Shaken superiority.
(b) Mocking criticism.
(c) Pleasant surprise.
(d) Secret warning.

7. What does Abendsen's novel envision the American work force as being?
(a) Respected and well compensated.
(b) On a volunteer basis.
(c) Equal in pay and ability.
(d) Made up of robots.

8. As Chapter 7 closes, what gives Childan a feeling of "excitement and anticipation?"
(a) The rumors of a civil war.
(b) The selection of the new German leader.
(c) The new directions his business is taking.
(d) His future with the Kasouras.

9. At the end of Chapter 14, where is Tagomi?
(a) In an ancient temple.
(b) In his office.
(c) Leaving his home.
(d) On a park bench.

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

11. At the start of Chapter 10, what is Baynes's thinking his private meeting in Tagomi's office could mean for him?
(a) Success and great wealth.
(b) Imprisonment and probable death.
(c) Fame and government promotion.
(d) Exile and public shame.

12. In Chapter 8, who is Police Chief vom Meere looking for when he calls Reiss's office?
(a) A high official of the Trade Mission.
(b) A candidate under consideration for chancellor.
(c) An undercover Jew of the Abwehr.
(d) The head of W-M Corporation.

13. What does Tagomi's experience in the all white diner and the discovery that he left his belongings in the park make him realize he must do?
(a) Conform.
(b) Refocus.
(c) Pray.
(d) Move elsewhere.

14. As Childan sits on the carpet with the Kasouras, what do his thoughts reveal about how he has resolved his earlier merchandise problems?
(a) He is getting reimbursed by Calvin.
(b) He is finding a new supplier.
(c) He is buying from Wyndam-Matson.
(d) He is moving to another location.

15. As Chapter 12 closes, what do Wegener and Tedeki realize is the source of Tagomi's despair?
(a) His loss of a trusted assistant.
(b) The ruin of his most prized artifact.
(c) His break from his Buddhist beliefs.
(d) The knowledge that he will be demoted.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Joe tell Juliana was the reason he picked her to be with him?

2. While dining with the Kasouras, what word does Childan use to initially describe his own behavior?

3. According to Abendsen's novel, what problem has been solved as a result of the Allies' victory?

4. In Chapter 11, what does Paul admit he has come to appreciate about the Edfrank jewelry Childan had given him?

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

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