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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 34, 35, 36, 37, 38 and 39.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who from Slocan is actively trying to keep their community together?
(a) Nakayama-sensei.
(b) Naomi.
(c) Obasan.
(d) Rough Lock Bill.

2. When Naomi returns to the coulee at the end of the novel, what does she think that the flowers smell like?
(a) Heaven.
(b) Grief.
(c) Death.
(d) Perfume.

3. How does Grandfather Nakane die?
(a) From old age.
(b) From cancer.
(c) From a stroke.
(d) From a heart attack.

4. In Naomi's reccurring dream, what are the three Oriental women wearing?
(a) They are wrapped in the Japanese flag.
(b) Ceremonial kimonos.
(c) Western-style jeans and t-shirts.
(d) Nothing, they are naked.

5. Who does Naomi remember staring at her while she begged for help after witnessing the traumatic event with her animals?
(a) Mrs. Sugimoto.
(b) Mr. Gower.
(c) Rough Bill Locke.
(d) Dr. Kato.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Stephen feel about being relocated from his home?

2. After the traumatic event with the animals, what does Naomi remember entering her yard, preventing her from discussing the events with anyone?

3. Where does Stephen attend college?

4. What ethnicity is Naomi Nakane?

5. Who sets Grandmother Nakane's pyre alight?

(see the answer key)

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