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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Instructor Tamori's job?
(a) Head of the rifle club.
(b) English teacher.
(c) Homeroom teacher.
(d) Military trainer.

3. According to Tamori, why should H's parents stop being Christians?
(a) Toshiko and Morio are Japanese.
(b) Toshiko and Morio don't believe in God.
(c) Toshiko and Morio had H when they were not married.
(d) Tamori doesn't believe in God.

4. How does H find himself under the line of fire at the firing range?
(a) H and his friends take a short cut and go the wrong way.
(b) H is confused where to stand as it is his first time at the firing range.
(c) H is not looking where he is going.
(d) The shooters can not see him in his camouflage gear.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do H and Shingo get off the streetcar one stop early?

2. At the firing range, why are many of the shooters' bullets missing the target?

3. What did Tamori's wife supposedly do?

4. Why does Yoshiko take the broken fork?

5. In Chapter 36, how do H and George get their clothing filthy?

(see the answer key)

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