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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What surprises Tagomi about Mr. Yatabe, whose real name is Tedeki?
(a) He is a supposedly deceased politician.
(b) He is a high ranking Japanese general.
(c) He is a highly respected professor.
(d) He is an award winning scientist.

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

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

6. In what way does Frank feel Juliana can use her talent to help the Edfrank Jewelry business?
(a) She can bring in more financial backing.
(b) She can make the shop more efficient.
(c) She can help them sell their jewelry.
(d) She can create more attractive pieces.

7. As Chapter 10 closes, how does Tagomi's message from the I Ching come true?
(a) Childan's gift has been delivered.
(b) His office has been wiretapped.
(c) Mr. Yatabe has finally arrived.
(d) Ramsey is actually the spy.

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

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

10. 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) Exile and public shame.
(d) Success and great wealth.

11. In Chapter 8, what disguised personage is Reiss alerted to through a radiogram from his superiors?
(a) An Italian diplomat.
(b) An American businessman.
(c) A German official.
(d) A Japanese general.

12. Why does Childan feel he must read The Grasshopper Lies Heavy?
(a) To further understand his shop's clientele.
(b) To fulfill his patriotic duty.
(c) To keep up with the Kasouras.
(d) To advance his social skills.

13. What word best describes the mood at the Kasouras' home during Childan's visit?
(a) Promising.
(b) Sorrowful.
(c) Cheerful.
(d) Tense.

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

15. Why does Wegener give the cigarette case to Tedeki?
(a) It symbolizes the union of Germany and Japan.
(b) It contains proof of his message.
(c) It is to be used to signal success.
(d) It exemplifies the latest in scientific invention.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Chapter 7 closes, what gives Childan a feeling of "excitement and anticipation?"

2. Tagomi informs Reiss that Reiss's country is about to _________.

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

4. In Chapter 10, as Juliana reads from The Grasshopper Lies Heavy, in what area does she discover the fictional Americans are like the Germans of her world?

5. What does Baynes, really Captain Wegener of the Reich's Naval Counter Intelligence , tell Tagomi about the reason he is in the PSA?

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