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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Yoko study at school in addition to calligraphy and Japanese dancing?
(a) History.
(b) Tea ceremonies.
(c) Mythology.
(d) Religion.

2. What was the main difference between the Japanese trains and the Korean trains?
(a) The Korean trains are more crowded.
(b) The Korean trains are cleaner.
(c) The Japanese trains are slower.
(d) The Japanese trains are smaller.

3. Why does Hideyo fail the written test for the military?
(a) He doesn't study.
(b) He fails on purpose.
(c) He fails by accident.
(d) He can't read.

4. Why does Yoko resolve to never step into a Buddhist temple?
(a) Because mother told her not to.
(b) Because the monk wouldn't say a prayer.
(c) Because she was afraid of them.
(d) Because she wasn't a Buddhist.

5. Who do the Communists search for on the train?
(a) The family.
(b) Yoko.
(c) Japanese.
(d) Deserters.

Short Answer Questions

1. What theme does the story allude to?

2. What trait does Mrs. Masuda personify?

3. Who does Yoko know will become an important figure in her life?

4. What job do Hideyo and his friends take?

5. What does Yoko liken her blanket to?

(see the answer key)

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