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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After having dinner with the Kasouras, Childan says he no longer feels________________.
(a) Useless.
(b) Ignored.
(c) Intimidated.
(d) Saddened

2. In Chapter 13, in the hotel room, how does Juliana settle her dispute with Joe?
(a) By slitting his throat with a razor.
(b) By escaping through a bathroom window.
(c) By agreeing to help with his plan.
(d) By giving him Frank's address.

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

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

5. What does the discussion of The Grasshopper Lies Heavy lead Joe and Juliana to do?
(a) Write a letter to the newspaper.
(b) Research Abendsen's life at a library.
(c) Plan a visit to its author.
(d) Attend a lecture at the university.

6. What do Juliana's questions about Joe's shirts and his knowledge of the valet service suggest she is thinking about Joe?
(a) He is ashamed of his heritage.
(b) He has even more secrets.
(c) He is trying to impress her.
(d) He has been on the run.

7. In Chapter 13, what does Juliana come to realize as the real job for which Joe was hired?
(a) To deliver Frank to the Germans.
(b) To kill Hawthorne Abendsen.
(c) To destroy the American territories.
(d) To return her to Frank.

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

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

10. In Chapter 7, how do Paul and Betty react to Childan's comments about Abendsen's theories?
(a) They report him to the officials.
(b) They realize they have an ally.
(c) They worry he will be persecuted.
(d) They voice their disagreement.

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

12. After McCarthy shows Childan the Edfrank jewelry, Childan decides to _________________.
(a) Take it on consignment.
(b) Rent a space in a shop.
(c) Use it as a window display.
(d) Buy the entire stock.

13. What type of person does Reiss conclude must have written The Grasshopper Lies Heavy?
(a) A Jew.
(b) A Woman.
(c) A Black.
(d) A Slav.

14. What do Baynes's thoughts tell the reader about Mr. Yatabe at the end of Chapter 10?
(a) Tagomi already knows him.
(b) He is a business executive.
(c) He is in the SD.
(d) Baynes works for him.

15. In Chapter 12, what dilemma does Wegener's suggested plan of action present to the Japanese?
(a) Permitting German law to advance technology.
(b) Assisting evil to gain peace.
(c) Losing territorial rights to maintain independence.
(d) Denying faith to achieve power.

Short Answer Questions

1. The fate of what real group of people does Childan's statement, "I am an outsider in my own country" bring to mind?

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

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

4. In Chapter 9, what does Joe admit to really being career-wise?

5. What does Tagomi feel he can no longer do now that his most prized possession has been tainted with evil?

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