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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who has landed near Nanan?
(a) The British.
(b) The Koreans.
(c) The Russians.
(d) The Americans.

2. Why is Yoko's family sprayed with chemicals?
(a) To kill any lice and bugs.
(b) To rid them of disease.
(c) To disinfect the dirty uniforms.
(d) To immunize them.

3. In addition to food and supplies, what does Hideyo take?
(a) His father's gun.
(b) His family's savings book.
(c) His family's heirlooms.
(d) His family portrait.

4. What change in Yoko's and Ko's behavior does Mother insist on so that their identity will not be discovered while waiting at the Seoul train station?
(a) That they urinate like men.
(b) That they speak only Korean.
(c) That they taunt other Japanese.
(d) That they pretend to be soldiers.

5. How long does Yoko stay in the hospital tent?
(a) A month.
(b) Overnight.
(c) Two weeks.
(d) Ten days.

6. Which character is referred to as "honorable?"
(a) Ko.
(b) Yoko.
(c) Hideyo.
(d) Mother.

7. How does the family feel when Hideyo fails his written exam for the military?
(a) They are surprised.
(b) They are overjoyed.
(c) They are disappointed.
(d) They are angry.

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

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

10. Which phrase best describes the family's mindset in Chapter 3?
(a) Reluctant.
(b) Scared.
(c) Generous.
(d) Innovative.

11. What does Yoko do to one of the policemen?
(a) She bites him.
(b) She hits him.
(c) She thanks him.
(d) She begs him to leave.

12. What does Ko see that makes her want the family to leave Seoul?
(a) Japanese refugees killing one another.
(b) Korean Communists beating her family.
(c) Russian soldiers killing Japanese civilians.
(d) Korean men raping a Japanese girl.

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

14. What is the first thing the family eats after four days of not eating anything?
(a) Rice.
(b) Berries.
(c) Chicken.
(d) Bread.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What job do Hideyo and his friends take?

2. Which family member is injured by an explosion in Chapter 3?

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

4. Who of the following characters hides successfully with Hideyo?

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

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