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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 21 | Chapter 22.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Why does H want to go to a doctor instead of a bone setter?
(a) The doctor gives out candy to his patients.
(b) He just wants to make things difficult for his mother.
(c) The bone setter has a reputation of being mean to young boys.
(d) H thinks he will lose the use of his arm if he does not see a doctor.

4. What do H and his friends do when "words of enemy origin" are not allowed?
(a) Rat out classmates who don't follow the rules.
(b) Use the words anyways.
(c) Use substitute words.
(d) Hold a protest.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does H find it odd that Uncle Hadano is building an air raid shelter under their home?

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

3. Why does H run away when he hears tambourines and drums approaching?

4. Why does Yoshiko take the broken fork?

5. Why does the owner of the noodle restaurant give H and his mother a free meal?

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