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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 45.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why doesn't Sugita want the rifles given to the Americans?
(a) Sugita wants to keep them as souvenirs of the war.
(b) The rifles are valuable.
(c) The rifles are a symbol of the rifle club.
(d) The Americans will use them against the Japanese.

2. What happens with H's first shot?
(a) H hits the bulls-eye.
(b) H's gun misfires.
(c) H completely misses the target and becomes embarrassed.
(d) H hits another shooter.

3. What does H think of Mr. Chin?
(a) H dislikes Mr. Chin because his restaurant serves strange food.
(b) H thinks he is an enemy of Japan.
(c) H likes Mr. Chin because he gives H free fortune cookies.
(d) H respects Mr. Chin and does not think of him as a "chink."

4. Why does H get angry at the newspapers?
(a) The newspapers publish a story falsely incriminating one of Moiro's friends.
(b) The newspapers do not report the fatality in the bombing raid.
(c) The newspapers lie and say that America is on the brink of surrendering.
(d) The newspapers ignore the hardwork of Kobe's women.

5. What does Mrs. Tazaki want to swap her sweet potatoes for?
(a) Rice.
(b) Figs.
(c) Barley tea.
(d) Fresh eggs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does H's family win?

2. After the end of the war, who replaces the military as the figure of authority?

3. What is the rumor going around H's school?

4. Who is Kamikera?

5. After the bombing of Hiroshima, which country declares war on Japan?

(see the answer key)

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