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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 7 closes, what gives Childan a feeling of "excitement and anticipation?"
(a) The new directions his business is taking.
(b) The rumors of a civil war.
(c) His future with the Kasouras.
(d) The selection of the new German leader.

2. While Tagomi studies the jewelry he purchased, what does he come to understand as the real power of a true artist?
(a) Disguising world suffering.
(b) Bringing the dead to life.
(c) Imitating his natural surroundings.
(d) Perpetuating life's lies.

3. In Chapter 11, what does Childan hear regarding Betty Kasoura that disappoints him?
(a) She never cared for Childan.
(b) She is returning to Japan.
(c) She is separating from Paul.
(d) She never received the jewelry.

4. At the start of Chapter 7, what is Childan's reason for being at the home of the Kasouras?
(a) To be the deliverer of good news.
(b) He is acting as a German spy.
(c) He is an invited dinner guest.
(d) To follow-up on a purchase they made.

5. What does the I Ching tell Juliana when she consults it for advice?
(a) To call Frank.
(b) To warn Abendsen.
(c) To return to Colorado.
(d) To notify the police.

Short Answer Questions

1. Having a shadow cut off the sun just as Tagomi begins to read into the sun's effect on the jewelry in order to emphasize his mood is an example of the use of what literary device?

2. As he sits in his office, engrossed in reading The Grasshopper Lies Heavy, what does Reiss suggest is the "power of fiction" ?

3. In Chapter 12, why has Frank decided to quit the jewelry business?

4. As Chapter 10 closes, how does Tagomi's message from the I Ching come true?

5. Why does Childan feel he must read The Grasshopper Lies Heavy?

Short Essay Questions

1. What similarities can be seen between Tagomi's situation, actions, and reactions as Chapter 12 ends and those of Juliana as Chapter 13 ends?

2. 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?

3. In Chapter 9, Joe accuses Juliana of being guilty of "worry, fear, and suspicion about him and everything else in the world." In what way is this true? Are her feelings well founded? What might this be foreshadowing?

4. 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?

5. 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?

6. 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?

7. Tagomi buys a piece of Edfrank Jewelry at Childan's suggestion. What selling angle does Childan use that convinces Tagomi to buy it? What does Tagomi hope to get from this purchase? What does this say about his present state of mind? What has the jewelry come to symbolize overall?

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

9. How has Tagomi's most prized possession a "perfectly preserved U.S. 1860 Civil War Colt .44, a treasured collector's item" changed in significance as the story progresses?

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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