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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mother ties strings to Yoko's and Ko's wrists?
(a) So they don't lose each other.
(b) As part of a Japanese tradition.
(c) So they can't escape.
(d) As a punishment.

2. What theme does the story allude to?
(a) Atrocities are an unavoidable result of war.
(b) Persecution is a natural result of prejudice.
(c) Kind acts are rarely repaid.
(d) War is often the result of a misunderstanding.

3. What do the police barge into the family's home and take in addition to mother's wedding ring?
(a) Family heirlooms.
(b) Silver necklace.
(c) Wire-rimmed glasses.
(d) Books.

4. Which character is chosen to entertain soldiers at the hospital?
(a) Hideyo.
(b) Yoko.
(c) Mr. Enomoto.
(d) Mother.

5. Who dies on the train?
(a) Father.
(b) Mother.
(c) A baby.
(d) Yoko.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Yoko study at school in addition to calligraphy and Japanese dancing?

2. How does the family feel when Hideyo fails his written exam for the military?

3. What is the first thing the family eats after four days of not eating anything?

4. Why does Hideyo fail the written test for the military?

5. What age is Yoko at the start of the story?

(see the answer key)

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