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The Man in the High Castle Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

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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. After recognizing the significance of Joe's tattoo, what does Juliana realize Joe was part of in World War II?
(a) The Neutral zone.
(b) The Axis Army.
(c) The Allied Army.
(d) The Red Cross.

2. Joe's comments about the war and the Germans show that he is opposed to ___________.
(a) Communism.
(b) Fascism.
(c) Capitalism.
(d) Socialism.

3. What does Childan's mystery client wish to purchase?
(a) Antique American furniture.
(b) Pre-war political buttons.
(c) Authentic Civil War guns.
(d) An ancient treasure map.

4. As Chapter 2 opens, what is Tagomi consulting the I Ching about?
(a) His romantic future.
(b) His physical health.
(c) His upcoming visitor.
(d) His job security.

5. Because he is Swedish, who does Tagomi believe Mr. Baynes will probably politically favor?
(a) Japanese.
(b) No-one.
(c) Germans.
(d) Americans.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the mystery client encourage Childan to report?

2. What image set forth in The Grasshopper Lies Heavy seems to upset Joe the most?

3. Who does Rita note her parents said would have won WW II if he had lived?

4. What makes Juliana certain she and Joe could never be part of the colonization on other planets?

5. How does Ramsey feel about Tagomi's request that he select the gift for Baynes?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. At the close of Chapter 6, we find Frank and McCarthy excited about starting their jewelry business. Despite this, Frank has some real concerns. Why? Are they legitimate?

3. How does Baynes react to Tagomi's apartment? How do his thoughts and reactions to Tagomi's possessions and comments further define his character?

4. In Chapter 1, the author introduces the characters of Mr. Tagomi and the Kasouras as clients of Childan through the juxtaposition of conversations he has with each. What do we learn about each as a result? How do these clients compare?

5. 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?

6. Wyndam-Matson and his girlfriend get into a long discussion about historicity. What is historicity? What point does Wyndam-Matson make about it? How is this idea supported in the novel?

7. What do we learn about Hawthorne Abendsen, the author of The Grasshopper Lies Heavy? How does Juliana feel about this novel as compared to Joe?

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

9. In Chapter 3, what suggestion is the author making by putting Hitler in a sanitarium and then noting that the present world in this novel is the product of his mind? What similarities are seen in the thoughts of Juliana and Baynes to support this view?

10. 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?

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