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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17 | Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Toshiko want her children to learn how to use silverware?
(a) Silverware is more hygienic.
(b) Silverware is easier to wash.
(c) Toshiko does not want her children to feel awkward when using cutlery.
(d) All of Toshiko's friends use silverware, and she wants to fit in.

2. Why does Morio want to become a fireman?
(a) To avoid being forced to work in a factory.
(b) To impress his wife.
(c) To help his neighbors in a more heroic way.
(d) To gain more meaning in his life.

3. What happens on H's birthday?
(a) A pastor is arrested.
(b) Toshiko is investigated because of her religious beliefs.
(c) H takes a tour of the fire station.
(d) Morio is called up to work in a factory.

4. What rule of his mothers is H embarrassed about?
(a) H must go home directly from school before going to the beach.
(b) H must finish his milk before he can go out and play.
(c) H must read the Bible for an hour as soon as he returns from school.
(d) H must join his mother at Church every morning for prayer.

5. Why does Kaneda leave?
(a) Kaneda is homesick and decides to return to Korea.
(b) Kaneda is tired of being called a "Chosen" by everyone.
(c) Toshiko won't stop badgering Kaneda into accepting the "love of Christ."
(d) Kaneda misunderstands Toshiko's intentions.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does H want to go to a doctor instead of a bone setter?

2. Why does H get angry at the newspapers?

3. Why does H lurk outside the movie theater instead of going inside?

4. How does Yoshiko feel when her brother finds her with the middle-aged woman?

5. What rationed item is H annoyed by?

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