2. What experience does Yoko have in the train station while waiting for Ko to return from school that makes her suddenly feel grown up?
(a) Looking after her sister.
(b) Having to get a job.
(c) Knowing she has to protect mother.
(d) Doing well in school.

3. How does Yoko think of Ko?
(a) Ko is mean, and Yoko is scared of her.
(b) Ko is a liar, and Yoko hates her.
(c) Ko is bossy, but Yoko loves her.
(d) Ko is nice, and Yoko likes her.

4. What is Hideyo's motivation to live through the snow storm?
(a) He wants revenge on the Russians.
(b) He wants to return to Japan.
(c) He wants to see his family again.
(d) He wants to kill the Korean Communists.

5. What items does the trash man save for Yoko?
(a) A slide rule, scissors, a compass, and a dictionary.
(b) A thesaurus, a calculator, paint, and an eraser.
(c) Scissors, pens, tape, and glue.
(d) Notebooks, a binder, paper clips, and a ruler.

6. What does Ko make from the Korean Communists' uniforms?
(a) A dress for Mrs. Masuda.
(b) Pants for herself.
(c) Pants for Mr. Masuda.
(d) A coat for Yoko.

7. Why won't Mother leave for Aomori?
(a) They don't know where father is.
(b) They have no way to get there.
(c) They haven't found Hideyo yet.
(d) It is too dangerous.

8. What trait does Mrs. Masuda personify?
(a) Humility.
(b) Vengeance.
(c) Kindness.
(d) Understanding.

9. What wakes up Yoko while she is sleeping in the factory?
(a) A streetcar.
(b) An alarm.
(c) Ko.
(d) A bad dream.

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

11. Why does Hideyo consider the moon "unsympathetic"?
(a) Because it is so bright that it gives away his hiding spot.
(b) Because it isn't bright enough to help him find his way.
(c) Because it is covered by clouds.
(d) Because it provids only light, not warmth.

12. What is the title of Yoko's work?
(a) Depression.
(b) Knowledge.
(c) Power.
(d) Understanding.

13. What does Yoko like about school?
(a) Nothing.
(b) The girls.
(c) The teachers.
(d) The lessons.

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

15. Why does the group of soldiers want to divide up the confiscated valuables on the spot?
(a) They're afraid of their superior finding out.
(b) They're afraid of losing them in their travels.
(c) They think that the Japanese people they stole from will find them.
(d) They think they'll get shortchanged.