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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. At the meeting in Tagomi's office, what information does Wegener share with Tedeki and Tagomi?
(a) Japan is about to be attacked.
(b) Americans are planning an uprising.
(c) Germany now heads the PSA.
(d) San Francisco has become a neutral zone.

2. Why does Reiss resent his orders to cooperate with the police?
(a) He feels it is a waste of time.
(b) He opposes the leader chosen by the Reich.
(c) Vom Meere has gone over his head.
(d) Vom Meere has spread lies about him.

3. In Chapter 11, what does Paul admit he has come to appreciate about the Edfrank jewelry Childan had given him?
(a) Its spiritual value.
(b) Its artistic design.
(c) Its historic significance.
(d) Its material make-up.

4. What does Juliana forget to do when she speaks to Abendsen's wife?
(a) Ask if Abendsen is there.
(b) Mention the assassination plot.
(c) Give her Joe's message.
(d) Get directions.

5. What does Joe tell Juliana was the reason he picked her to be with him?
(a) He thought he deserved a little fun.
(b) He needs a hostage in order to escape.
(c) She knows where Frank has been hiding.
(d) She fits the profile of what attracts Abendsen.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 8, who is Police Chief vom Meere looking for when he calls Reiss's office?

2. At the start of Chapter 10, what is Baynes's thinking his private meeting in Tagomi's office could mean for him?

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

4. In Chapter 8, what disguised personage is Reiss alerted to through a radiogram from his superiors?

5. As Childan sits on the carpet with the Kasouras, what do his thoughts reveal about how he has resolved his earlier merchandise problems?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

3. 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?

4. 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?

5. As her concern about Joe and his real identity and intentions grow, Juliana's thoughts revert to Frank. First, she thinks, "Frank. Help me. I'm into something I don't understand." A bit later she informs Joe, "My husband is a Jew." What does this suggest about her feelings about Frank? What is further revealed about her character?

6. 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?

7. Wegener speaks of the political situation of the Third Reich and its plans for Japan. As he explains what the Japanese must do to protect their own interests and country, Tagomi grows more and more upset. Why, if Wegener is trying to help, is Tagomi so disturbed?

8. 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?

9. 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?

10. Paul's proposal to mass market the Edfrank Jewelry is turned down by Childan, despite the fact this could have made him very wealthy. What has the jewelry come to symbolize to Childan that makes it more important than wealth? How does this realization affect him?

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