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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 16, what does the Ochi photographer tell Henry he had burned?

2. In Chapter 20, how much earlier does Henry arrive home than he usually does from school?

3. Where does Henry hide Keiko's family photos?

4. How old is Henry in Chapter 1?

5. Who is the person who has bought and is refurbishing the Panama Hotel in Chapter 13?

Short Essay Questions

1. How wis Keiko's mother interested in art?

2. Why does Keiko want to meet Henry in Chapter 20?

3. Why does Marty come to see Henry in Chapter 18?

4. What commotion does Henry see at the beginning of Chapter 1?

5. What does Keiko wear when she met Henry outside the Black Elks Club?

6. What does Henry take to Ethel's gravesite in Chapter 10?

7. Why is Marty worried about introducing Samantha to his father?

8. Why are Chaz and his father at Henry's home when Henry arrives in Chapter 20?

9. What are people burning in Chapter 16, and why are they burning these items?

10. Who are Chaz Preston and Denny Brown?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Henry's father is pleased to think that the Japanese will be moved from the area. Why is Henry's father pleased to think the Japanese will be moved away? Why does he think that will be a benefit to him and to his fellow Chinese? What does he believe he will gain?

Essay Topic 2

Henry tries to help the Okabes when they are ordered to evacuate. In what ways does Henry attempt to help the Okabes? Is he able to help them in any way? How do his efforts give the family hope?

Essay Topic 3

Marty makes assumptions about his father. What assumptions does Marty make about Henry? How are his assumptions proved to be wrong? How does realizing that he has been wrong about his father affect the relationship Marty has with Henry?

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