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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the principal tell the students to avoid?
(a) Actions that may be considered rude or defiant.
(b) Swimming in the river.
(c) Making eye contact with American soldiers.
(d) The burned-out ruins of buildings.

2. Where is everyone from the neighborhood staying?
(a) The shrine.
(b) The city hall.
(c) The library.
(d) The school.

3. 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) Silverware is more hygienic.
(d) Toshiko does not want her children to feel awkward when using cutlery.

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

5. What does Toshiko need to convince her neighbors to do?
(a) Buy war bonds.
(b) Work full-time in the artillery factory.
(c) Give away all their silver and gold.
(d) Donate a certain percent of their earnings to the needy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does H finally decide to join the rifle club?

2. Why are H and Yoshiko going on a train?

3. Where does Ishizuka live?

4. What does H's father describe his shop as?

5. What does H draw sketches of during a stop?

(see the answer key)

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