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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Yoko speak slowly to the man with the stutter?
(a) Because she can't understand him.
(b) Because he asks her to.
(c) Because he can't understand her.
(d) Because father once cured someone by doing this.

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

3. What town is the only one to escape bombing?
(a) Aomori.
(b) Kyoto.
(c) Nanam.
(d) Pusan.

4. Which theme emerges in Chapter 2?
(a) The family's poverty cannot be overcome.
(b) Education is the key to success.
(c) Racism can be overcome.
(d) The family's kindness to others is repaid.

5. What does the note say that Yoko gives the corporal?
(a) I will miss you.
(b) Good bye for now.
(c) Thank you.
(d) Good luck in war.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does mother tell Yoko and Ko must be their priority?

2. Which character is chosen to entertain soldiers at the hospital?

3. Where does the family catch a train to?

4. What does Yoko like about school?

5. Why do the Korean Communists resent the Japanese?

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