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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the occupation of the woman who was the opposite of Keiko with whom Isobe had an affair?
(a) Prostitute.
(b) Housewife.
(c) Actress.
(d) Restaurant owner.

2. For what does Isobe say he is searching in Chapter 6?
(a) Someone to prove that the soul lives after death.
(b) The reincarnated soul of his deceased wife.
(c) Peace.
(d) Answers.

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

4. How does Mr. Sanja see this trip as part of his work?
(a) He wants to take pictures of India.
(b) He's thinking of expanding his factories into other countries.
(c) He thinks there may be a market in India for his cars.
(d) He is a sociology professor and is studying the local culture to publish a paper.

5. What is the weather like as Kiguchi and Tsukada walk in Chapter 5?
(a) Extremely hot.
(b) Freezing.
(c) Clear and cool.
(d) Pouring rain.

Short Answer Questions

1. What lines the route of Kiguchi and Tsukada's retreat?

2. What happens when some coal goes missing at Numada's home when he is a boy?

3. What is the cause of Isobe's daughter leaving home?

4. What does the snake charmer have in his performance?

5. What does Keiko dream that Isobe does?

(see the answer key)

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