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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5, 6, 7 and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Naomi's dream, who is with her on the mountain?
(a) An unidentified man.
(b) Her sister.
(c) Her Obasan.
(d) Her brother.

2. In the opening chapter, what is Naomi's Uncle doing in the grass?
(a) Reading.
(b) Singing.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Meditating.

3. How much did the government offer to pay Grandpa Kato for his Cadillac during WWII?
(a) Three thousand dollars.
(b) Thirty dollars.
(c) Three dollars.
(d) Three hundred dollars.

4. Which recipe did Uncle spend years trying to perfect?
(a) His bread recipe.
(b) His chocolate chip cookie recipe.
(c) HIs barbequed ribs recipe.
(d) His sticky rice recipe.

5. Which generation of Japanese-Canadians are the Nisei?
(a) First generation.
(b) Second generation.
(c) Third generation.
(d) Fourth generation.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is interesting about the giant creature in Naomi's dream?

2. What did Naomi's parents do that was unusual within their community?

3. When Aunt Emily is giving the speech about racism throughout the world, what reaction does Naomi have?

4. How many children do Obasan and Uncle have?

5. Who dies in Naomi's family, prompting her to visit her Obasan?

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