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

2. As Childan sits on the carpet with the Kasouras, what do his thoughts reveal about how he has resolved his earlier merchandise problems?
(a) He is finding a new supplier.
(b) He is buying from Wyndam-Matson.
(c) He is getting reimbursed by Calvin.
(d) He is moving to another location.

3. What does Baynes, really Captain Wegener of the Reich's Naval Counter Intelligence , tell Tagomi about the reason he is in the PSA?
(a) He is replacing Reiss in San Francisco.
(b) He is representing the newly elected Chancellor.
(c) He is acting independently from the Reich.
(d) He is helping Americans take back their country.

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

5. After having dinner with the Kasouras, Childan says he no longer feels________________.
(a) Saddened
(b) Useless.
(c) Ignored.
(d) Intimidated.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 9, where does Joe suggest he and Juliana go?

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

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

4. 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?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 7, the reader learns more about Childan through his dialogue with the Kasouras and through a further glimpse into his inner thoughts. What do we learn about his political and cultural views? What does this say about his character? Are his views justified? Has your opinion of him changed at all since you first met him in Chapter 1?

2. 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?

3. 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?

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

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. 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?

7. 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?

8. 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?

9. Chapter 9 repeats a technique used by Philip Dick in earlier chapters. He presents multiple characters and scenarios within a single chapter. What three scenarios are presented, and who is included in each? How does Dick attain a sense of unity despite the differing scenarios?

10. 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?

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