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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Tsu described in Chapter 3?
(a) Arrogant.
(b) Athletic and strong.
(c) Awkward and religious.
(d) Vivacious and talkative.

2. What happens to young children who die in the town where the tourists are in Chapter 7?
(a) They are set afloat in reed boats on the river.
(b) They are buried in caskets under the Ganges.
(c) They are buried under a huge baobab tree.
(d) They are cremated.

3. What happens when some coal goes missing at Numada's home when he is a boy?
(a) There's nothing that can be done.
(b) The family believes it is Numada's father's cousin and stop inviting him over.
(c) His father suspects a neighbor and accuses the man.
(d) They fire Li.

4. What lines the route of Kiguchi and Tsukada's retreat?
(a) People cheering.
(b) Large palm trees.
(c) Starving civilians.
(d) Dead and dying soldiers.

5. Why does Tsu drink until he throws up?
(a) He is depressed.
(b) He has never tried alcohol before and gets carried away.
(c) He does not realize the sweet drinks are mixed with alcohol.
(d) Mitsuko tells him if he stops drinking, it means he does not believe in God.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Numada learn about Isobe when Numada asks his advice about the present?

2. What was the occupation of the woman who was the opposite of Keiko with whom Isobe had an affair?

3. What does the puppy do that Numada brings home as a boy?

4. What does Tsu say when Mitsuko questions him about his religious beliefs?

5. What does Ch'mund' do despite being sick and emaciated?

(see the answer key)

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