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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Hideyo climb a tree instead of playing dead?
(a) He is afraid the soldiers will realize he is really alive.
(b) He is afraid of being buried alive.
(c) He thinks the soldiers will take his valuables from him.
(d) He thinks that he might launch a surprise attack on the soldiers.

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

4. What precious family treasure does Mother use in Chapter 3?
(a) Her ancestors' ceremonial robe.
(b) Her ancestors' book of scriptures.
(c) Her ancestors' short sword.
(d) Her ancestors' tea cup.

5. What is Hideyo packing into metal-lined wooden boxes at the start of Chapter 4?
(a) Canteens.
(b) Grenades.
(c) Food.
(d) Machine guns.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the only family member to make a convincing soldier?

2. Why does Yoko speak slowly to the man with the stutter?

3. How many days has the family been walking the tracks by the end of Chapter 3?

4. What does Yoko do to one of the policemen?

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

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