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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 49.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to a school instructor, how might American troops behave?
(a) More generously than the Japanese forces.
(b) More animal-like than the Japanese forces.
(c) More civilized than the Japanese forces.
(d) Less respectful than the Japanese forces.

2. Why is Toshiko distant when H comes to visit in Chapter 48?
(a) Toshiko is still angry with H.
(b) Toshiko is embarassed by her behavior.
(c) Toshiko feels H has betrayed her.
(d) Toshiko is afraid that H will become violent again.

3. Why does Morio quit his job at the fire station?
(a) He does not quit, he is fired.
(b) To work at the newspaper.
(c) To find a better paying job.
(d) To return to tailoring.

4. What is worrying H in Chapter 47?
(a) The presence of the occupational forces.
(b) The Senoh's financial situation.
(c) The thought that his situation will never improve.
(d) H's own unstable emotions.

5. At the firing range, why are many of the shooters' bullets missing the target?
(a) The shooters are inexperienced.
(b) The target is too far away.
(c) The shooters are taking too long to aim.
(d) The shooters are blind.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Morio use to replace the sewing machine's belt?

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

3. What does Toshiko do for the stranded bus passengers during the flood?

4. What is zosui?

5. In Chapter 38, what is happening to many of H's instructors?

(see the answer key)

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