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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the reader learn about Albert Speer's approach to revitalizing the USA, as evidenced in New York City?
(a) It exploits natural resources.
(b) It purchases devalued stocks.
(c) It eliminates economic competition.
(d) It employs Japanese immigrants.

2. In Chapter 6, what does The Oracle predict that further distresses Tagomi?
(a) His wife will leave him.
(b) The destruction of the PSA.
(c) His own death.
(d) A global catastrophe..

3. Frank sees the Edfrank Jewelry business as, perhaps, a way of ____________.
(a) Improving racial relations.
(b) Getting Juliana back.
(c) Remaining socially anonymous.
(d) Avenging Wyndam-Matson.

4. What word describes Baynes's reaction to Tagomi's gift and home furnishings?
(a) Envy.
(b) Disbelief.
(c) Pride.
(d) Admiration.

5. What does Juliana suggest to Joe is the reason for his overall bitter attitude?
(a) His family has disowned him.
(b) His friends have deserted him.
(c) His mentors have been imprisoned.
(d) His idols are now gone.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 4, what does McCarthy encourage Frank to do?

2. What contradiction does the Oracle's message predict that leaves Frank confused?

3. Why does Tagomi feel it would be better if his assistant, Ramsey, selected the gift for Baynes?

4. What is discovered as being the source of W-M Corporation's real profit?

5. What does McCarthy tell Frank he has a plan to get for their business?

Short Essay Questions

1. While at a special session about the possible candidates for the new German Chancellor, Tagomi becomes ill and leaves. What factors cause him to take the chance of being shamed by his abrupt departure?

2. In Chapter 3, what suggestion is the author making by putting Hitler in a sanitarium and then noting that the present world in this novel is the product of his mind? What similarities are seen in the thoughts of Juliana and Baynes to support this view?

3. In Chapter 4, Frank speaks of Gresham's Law. What does this law suggest? How does Childan's reaction to the discovery about some of his merchandise reflect his understanding of the importance of this law?

4. Despite initiating a relationship with Joe, whom she finds attractive, Juliana begins to feel uncomfortable around him. Why? What might this be foreshadowing?

5. In the novel's society, outward appearance is an important part of being accepted. How is this reflected through the characters of Childan and Tagomi as they prepare for important meetings? Do you think there is truth in this practice even today?

6. Wyndam-Matson and his girlfriend get into a long discussion about historicity. What is historicity? What point does Wyndam-Matson make about it? How is this idea supported in the novel?

7. Juliana responds to the radio commentary about the potential new Chancellor by saying, "Those murderers are talked about as if they are like the rest of us." Joe responds,"There isn't anything they've done that we wouldn't have done if we'd been in their places." What does Joe mean by this? What proof has Joe offered to support his opinion?

8. How is the mystery client that comes to place an expensive order with Childan described? What appears to be his real purpose? Who can you assume this client to be, and why is he doing this?

9. In Chapter 1, the author introduces the characters of Mr. Tagomi and the Kasouras as clients of Childan through the juxtaposition of conversations he has with each. What do we learn about each as a result? How do these clients compare?

10. What do we learn about Hawthorne Abendsen, the author of The Grasshopper Lies Heavy? How does Juliana feel about this novel as compared to Joe?

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