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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 exposed as a liar.
(b) He should be humiliated in public.
(c) He should be secretly assassinated.
(d) He should be quietly arrested.

2. What does Baynes, really Captain Wegener of the Reich's Naval Counter Intelligence , tell Tagomi about the reason he is in the PSA?
(a) He is representing the newly elected Chancellor.
(b) He is acting independently from the Reich.
(c) He is helping Americans take back their country.
(d) He is replacing Reiss in San Francisco.

3. In Chapter 7, why are the police waiting for Childan when he returns home from the dinner?
(a) To get information about the Kasouras.
(b) To arrest him for revolutionary thinking.
(c) To question him about the jewelry he sells.
(d) To have him identify a photo of Frank.

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

5. What does Juliana do after she leaves the hotel?
(a) Begins to cry.
(b) Steals a car.
(c) Disguises herself.
(d) Seeks help.

6. Why does Childan feel the Edfrank jewelry could give him an edge on the market?
(a) It is cheap and plentiful.
(b) It is unique and handmade.
(c) It is common and desirable.
(d) It is mysterious and bold.

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

8. While dining with the Kasouras, what word does Childan use to initially describe his own behavior?
(a) Supportive.
(b) Robotic.
(c) Charming.
(d) Barbaric

9. When speaking to Betty Kasoura at her home, how is Childan feeling about her?
(a) Infatuated.
(b) Superior.
(c) Distrustful.
(d) Sympathetic.

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

11. In Chapter 9, to whom does Childan decide to take a piece of jewelry?
(a) Betty Kasoura.
(b) Juliana Frink.
(c) Hawthorne Abendsen.
(d) Mr. Tagomi.

12. What is different about Joe's hair when he comes out of the barbershop?
(a) It is straightened and trimmed.
(b) It is short and blond.
(c) It is completely shaved off.
(d) It is hidden by a wig.

13. As the dinner and the conversations in Chapter 7 continue, what realization does Childan come to about the Kasouras and all Japanese?
(a) They are artificial.
(b) They are generous.
(c) They are egocentric.
(d) They are creative.

14. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. As Chapter 14 opens, what is Tagomi doing?

2. At the meeting in Tagomi's office, what information does Wegener share with Tedeki and Tagomi?

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

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

5. What do Juliana's questions about Joe's shirts and his knowledge of the valet service suggest she is thinking about Joe?

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