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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. How much does Henry's father say they could be fined if the FBI finds the photos Henry hid of the Okabe family?

2. How much plum wine is left in Chapter 34?

3. What does Henry eat for breakfast with the Ojabe family in Idaho?

4. How does Henry meet Ethel?

5. Why does Marty suggest that Henry look for Keiko?

Short Essay Questions

1. In present time, how does Henry spend time with Sheldon during his Sunday afternoon visits?

2. How are restrictions lifted in the camp for the Japanese in Chapter 44?

3. What does Henry buy for Keiko in Chapter 35?

4. How many times has Henry heard Oscar Holden play?

5. How does Marty know that the sketchbooks they find in Chapter 28 belong to Henry's friend?

6. What is the dessert that Samantha makes for Henry in Chapter 33, and why is it so special?

7. What is waiting for Henry when he returns from Idaho in Chapter 43?

8. Why is Dr. Luke at Henry's home when he returns in Chapter 38?

9. Why doesn't Henry spend the money he makes helping Mrs. Beatty at Camp Harmony?

10. What do Henry's parents say when he brings them Public Proclamation 1?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Henry makes friends with Sheldon, a street musician. How does being outcasts help the two of them connect? Why do they have such a strong bond of friendship? How does that friendship affect them for the rest of their lives?

Essay Topic 2

Henry is only supposed to speak English at home. Why do his parents insist that he speak English, not Cantonese? Does that seem strange in view of the fact that Henry's father tells him that he will be sent to China for the rest of his education?

Essay Topic 3

A work assignment in the school cafeteria leads to a relationship between Henry and Keiko. What commonalities help a friendship grow between the two? Why is their relationship able to survive through separation, marriages, and time?

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