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

2. 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 destroy the American territories.
(c) To return her to Frank.
(d) To kill Hawthorne Abendsen.

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

4. What does vom Meere intend to do to Wegener after his men surround him?
(a) Force him into the German jurisdiction.
(b) Frighten his plans out of him.
(c) Paralyze him and take him away.
(d) Murder him before he does harm.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Toward the end of Chapter 12, what does Tagomi realize about Reiss and vom Meere?

2. In Chapter 7, why are the police waiting for Childan when he returns home from the dinner?

3. In Chapter 9, to whom does Childan decide to take a piece of jewelry?

4. When Tagomi inquires about General Tedeki in Chapter 14, he learns Tedeki is ________________.

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Frank thinks Juliana may be able to help him and McCarthy sell their jewelry. He looks at this relationship as being strictly business. What qualities does he see in her that could be helpful? What does this further reveal about her character? Do you feel this is the real reason he would like to contact her?

2. In Chapter 8, Reiss receives two messages about individuals who have come into the PSA. What does he learn? What can we assume as a result?

3. As Childan reflects on how his beliefs have been shaken, he pities himself as being a salesman who has to deal with people like Tagomi, who, in his words, "by merest reflection manage to rub my nose in it, make my life miserable." In what way does this statement take an ironic twist in light of how he treats McCarthy and makes plans for Edfrank Jewelry?

4. Toward the end of Chapter 14, Reiss comes to visit Tagomi. What is the purpose of his visit? How does Tagomi react to this? What is this further revealing about Tagomi's character in light of the conflicts he has been facing, both externally and internally?

5. In Chapter 8, upon entering the Kasoura neighborhood, Childan thinks to himself, "I do not belong here." In what way is this statement true? What does the author draw upon from actual history to depict this scene?

6. When the police approach Frank and arrest him, Frank thinks, "This is what the times require of us." What does this quote mean? What is the real reason Frank is being arrested? How does this arrest in this society reflect the quote?

7. In response to Paul's return of the jewelry, it is said that "long habit had caused Childan to suppress any show of authentic feelings ... He could sense it there..the mask." What is this saying about Childan? What other characters do we find wearing "masks"? Why? What does this further say about this society in general?

8. Reiss speaks about the "power of fiction" and sees The Grasshopper Lies Heavy as dangerous. In what way can it be dangerous?

9. As Juliana continues to read The Grasshopper Lies Heavy, the reader learns more of its contents. What are some ways Abendsen has changed the history of his world? What do Juliana's and Joe's reactions to these changes say about each of them?

10. Vom Meere tells Reiss he received an anonymous phone call from a Japanese official regarding an appointment with a Swedish industrialist. Who most likely made this call? Why? How does this later impact on him?

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