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

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

3. How does Childan feel about the offer made by Paul's business associates?
(a) Flattered.
(b) Insulted.
(c) Excited.
(d) Cheated.

4. 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) Exile and public shame.
(c) Imprisonment and probable death.
(d) Success and great wealth.

5. What does Tagomi's experience in the all white diner and the discovery that he left his belongings in the park make him realize he must do?
(a) Move elsewhere.
(b) Refocus.
(c) Pray.
(d) Conform.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Reiss resent his orders to cooperate with the police?

2. Because he feels The Grasshopper Lies Heavy is a dangerous book, what does Reiss think should happen to its author?

3. In what way does Frank feel Juliana can use her talent to help the Edfrank Jewelry business?

4. As Chapter 12 closes, what do Wegener and Tedeki realize is the source of Tagomi's despair?

5. At the start of Chapter 7, what is Childan's reason for being at the home of the Kasouras?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. 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?

3. 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?

4. In Chapter 13, when Juliana questions the change in Joe's appearance, he replies, "I'm tired of being a wop." What changes in Joe does she witness? How can his statement be interpreted in more than one way? What is being implied here?

5. 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?

6. Chapter 10 focuses on the internal and external conflicts faced by Baynes. What are these conflicts? What do they suggest about his character?

7. The Kasouras seem to be obsessed with the American way and their American guest and go out of their way to treat him as an equal. How is this demonstrated? What aspect of early 1960s America does this reflect?

8. Juliana's words and thoughts seem jumbled and senseless at one point in Chapter 13 as she says things like, " Hair creates bear who removes spots in nakedness." and "However, only woman." What is the cause of this gibberish and disorientation? Do you feel this type of dialogue enhances or distracts from the storyline? Why?

9. Why is Tagomi shocked when the elderly man shows up for the meeting with Baynes? What concerns does Tagomi share with him? What is the visitor's reaction to these concerns?

10. 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?

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