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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Aftermath.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens in 1966 when Nakamura retires from Suyama Chemical?
(a) She remains indoors for the majority of her days.
(b) She is able to enjoy her life.
(c) She starts sewing for extra income.
(d) She starts selling baked goods from home.

2. What does a young man who is staying at the same hospital as that of Miss Sasaki give her?
(a) A book.
(b) A ring.
(c) A pen.
(d) A watch.

3. What is the condition of one of the wounded people lying beside Miss Sasaki?
(a) An old woman is nearly dead.
(b) A soldier's eye sockets are hollow from the burns.
(c) A woman has lost her breast.
(d) A man has lost his arm.

4. What does Father Kleinsorge ultimately attain?
(a) A higher position at his church.
(b) A large number of converts.
(c) Permission to go to America for treatment.
(d) Japanese citizenship.

5. How does Mrs. Nakamura react when her sewing machine is retrieved?
(a) She fears she is too ill to use it anyway.
(b) She is frustrated that parts of it need to be fixed.
(c) She is happy that it is still in good shape.
(d) She is disappointed that it is all rusted and useless.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the civilians hear on the radio that brings them tears?

2. What it something Dr. Fujii feel despite the misery all around him?

3. Why does Miss Sasaki's fiance stop coming to see her?

4. Mostly, what food is brought back from the shelter for the wounded?

5. How does Mr. Tarimoto react when he sees his wife?

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