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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 21 | Chapter 22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens on H's birthday?
(a) A pastor is arrested.
(b) Morio is called up to work in a factory.
(c) Toshiko is investigated because of her religious beliefs.
(d) H takes a tour of the fire station.

2. Why does Toshiko not want to buy the gas masks?
(a) Gas masks are expensive.
(b) Gas masks are heavy.
(c) Gas masks are unattractive.
(d) Gas masks are poorly made.

3. Why does Toshiko want her children to learn how to use silverware?
(a) All of Toshiko's friends use silverware, and she wants to fit in.
(b) Silverware is easier to wash.
(c) Toshiko does not want her children to feel awkward when using cutlery.
(d) Silverware is more hygienic.

4. Why does Morio want to become a fireman?
(a) To impress his wife.
(b) To help his neighbors in a more heroic way.
(c) To avoid being forced to work in a factory.
(d) To gain more meaning in his life.

5. What happens on H's eleventh birthday?
(a) Japan defeats China.
(b) Germany attacks Japan.
(c) Germany attacks the Soviet Union.
(d) America attacks Japan.

Short Answer Questions

1. What rationed item is H annoyed by?

2. What happens when Toshiko injures her back during an air raid drill?

3. Why does H lurk outside the movie theater instead of going inside?

4. Why does the owner of the noodle restaurant give H and his mother a free meal?

5. Why is Morio's apprentice, Shige, crying when H returns home from school one day?

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