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

2. Why does Toshiko think that Shige-san is not qualified for the apprenticeship?
(a) Shige-san acts inappropriately towards Toshiko when Moiro is not around.
(b) Shige-san has a bad leg and his body tilts to one side when he walks.
(c) Shige-san is known to be a lazy and irresponsible worker.
(d) Shige-san is very poor at math, and is unable to perform the simplist calculations.

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

4. Why is Mr. Suzuki happy when he reaches the boys in the boat?
(a) Mr. Suzuki's boat is not ruined.
(b) The boys are all safe.
(c) The boys caught seven fish for dinner.
(d) The boys have impressed Mr. Suzuki with their boating skills.

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