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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is a bigger threat to Yoko and her family?
(a) The Japanese.
(b) The Korean Communists.
(c) The Russians.
(d) The British.

2. Which character is bandaged from head to toe?
(a) Mr. Enomoto.
(b) Major Ryu.
(c) Corporal Matsumura.
(d) Hideyo.

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

4. Even though it is against the law, what do the planes do?
(a) They fly prisoners across international borders.
(b) They fly through a no-fly zone.
(c) They bomb the train.
(d) They attack Seoul.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who dies on the train?

3. What does the note say that Yoko gives the corporal?

4. During the train ride, what happens?

5. Why does Yoko's family live in Korea?

(see the answer key)

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