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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 6 closes, what does the manila envelope that Frank and McCarthy receive contain?
(a) A certified check.
(b) A court order.
(c) A government permit.
(d) A manufacturer's contract.

2. Who does Rita note her parents said would have won WW II if he had lived?
(a) Lincoln.
(b) Churchill.
(c) Hitler.
(d) Roosevelt.

3. What Joe does suggest that Abendsen's living in a place called The High Castle reflects?
(a) Cowardly escaping adoring readers.
(b) Wisely seeking a peaceful retreat.
(c) Safely getting a world perspective.
(d) Vainly treating himself as royalty.

4. What word best describes Wyndam-Matson's reaction when Rita tells him about The Grasshopper Lies Heavy?
(a) Hope.
(b) Mockery.
(c) Agreement.
(d) Confusion.

5. What does Frank's use of the I Ching suggest about him?
(a) He is of Oriental heritage.
(b) He puts faith in its advice.
(c) He has no one to talk to.
(d) He yearns for Japanese acceptance.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is discovered about his merchandise that causes Childan to lose a major deal?

3. In discussing Abendsen's novel, what does Juliana point out about Joe that makes him angry ?

4. Because he is Swedish, who does Tagomi believe Mr. Baynes will probably politically favor?

5. What words best describe how Joe views the British?

Short Essay Questions

1. Compare the reactions of Childan, Calvin and Wyndam-Matson to the discovery of the fake guns. What point does the author seem to be making about the business world as he sees it?

2. What is Childan's plan when he makes an appointment with his supplier, Ray Calvin? What does this further reveal about his character? Do you feel this is a realistic reaction?

3. 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?

4. One aspect of science fiction is that there is an element of the real world in it. What similarities can be seen in World War II and its aftermath as related in the High Castle and the history as we know it?

5. What new insight does Chapter 5 give the reader into the character of Baynes? What might this be foreshadowing?

6. What do we learn about the German impact on television production and programming in Chapter 6? Of what significance is this to the storyline?

7. Chapter 1 introduces the setting of the novel as being in San Francisco twenty years after World War II. What signs are there that there has been a different outcome to this war from the history as we know it?

8. 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?

9. 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?

10. 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?

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