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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9 | Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Yoshiko take the broken fork?
(a) Yoshiko is scared of her brother.
(b) Yoshiko secretly uses chopsticks, so it doesn't matter to her what fork she is given.
(c) Yoshiko thinks H should not have to use a broken fork.
(d) Yoshiko wants to impress her mother by doing something nice.

2. What does H hear the local housewives say about the operators of those boxes?
(a) The operators often smell because they never visit the bathhouse.
(b) The operators are not to be trusted.
(c) The operators will sometimes run off with children.
(d) The operators overcharge.

3. What does H tell people will happen if they look in the box at the amusement park?
(a) They will spread trachoma.
(b) They will get a heart attack.
(c) Someone will kick them from behind.
(d) Their wish will come true.

4. According to Toshiko, why will Moiro most likely not receive his call-up papers?
(a) Morio never took the physical exam.
(b) Morio has webbed feet.
(c) Morio is too small and barely passed the physical exam.
(d) Morio is too old and has bad eyesight.

5. Why is H ashamed in front of Mitchan?
(a) H is convinced that Mitchan has seen his map.
(b) Mitchan sees H in his childish pajamas.
(c) Yoshiko has told Mitchan that H likes her.
(d) Mitchan is rude to H.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does H tell his parents he is going when he visits Noodles?

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

3. Why does H return to the gas station after reporting what he saw?

4. What will happen when H turns fifteen?

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

(see the answer key)

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