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

2. What rationed item is H annoyed by?
(a) Paper.
(b) Buttons.
(c) Pencils.
(d) Matches.

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

4. What does Toshiko do for the stranded bus passengers during the flood?
(a) Toshiko offers the female passengers a change of clothing.
(b) Toshiko invites them into her home until a new bus arrives.
(c) Toshiko brings coffee and biscuits to those waiting on the bus.
(d) Toshiko reads the passengers a passage from the bible.

5. What puzzles H about his teacher?
(a) H's teacher never loses his temper.
(b) H's teacher did not tell his mother about the lie he told.
(c) H's teacher gives him good grades no matter what.
(d) H's teacher is lazier than his students.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the English language banned?

2. What happens on H's birthday?

3. What rule of his mothers is H embarrassed about?

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

5. What is stopping Japan from scheduling the Olympics at the same time as the anniversary celebration?

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