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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long after death do Buddhists believe a soul is reborn?
(a) Within one year after death.
(b) It depends on what the soul chooses.
(c) The soul must wait at least until all those in the immediate family are dead.
(d) By the 49th day.

2. What lie does Isobe tell his wife In Chapter 1?
(a) That she will recover after several months in the hospital.
(b) That he gave the dog to a good friend.
(c) The she will walk again.
(d) That her daughter is coming to visit.

3. What does Numada do with his puppy when told to get rid of it?
(a) Releases it into the woods.
(b) Trains it in secret.
(c) Shoots it.
(d) Gives it to his best friend.

4. What does Miss Naruse think Keiko already knows?
(a) That her daughter has moved out.
(b) That Isobe cannot stand to be alone.
(c) That the experimental drug is a placebo.
(d) That Keiko is dying.

5. Where did Kiguchi fight during the war?
(a) China.
(b) The Philippines.
(c) Burma.
(d) New Guinea.

Short Answer Questions

1. About what does Kiguchi think about when the tourists are driven through the jungle in Chapter 6?

2. Where do pilgrims come to bathe?

3. What is Mr. Sanja's line of work?

4. Why does Tsu drink until he throws up?

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

(see the answer key)

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