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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who has been imprisoned in Montana now for nine months?
(a) Mimi.
(b) Mr. Topa.
(c) Mr. Sankane.
(d) Mrs. Jamison.

2. Which member of the family attempts to keep spirits up?
(a) Mrs. Sakane.
(b) Ken.
(c) Yuki.
(d) Mr. Sakane.

3. What can the internees not do regularly?
(a) Sleep.
(b) Eat.
(c) Wash.
(d) Drink.

4. Where is it prohibited for the internees to move to?
(a) The West Coast.
(b) The North Coast.
(c) The East Coast.
(d) The Midwest.

5. What does each room have suspended from the ceiling?
(a) A hook.
(b) A light bulb.
(c) A torch.
(d) A Christmas tree.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Yuki notice about the water if it is left in the desert?

2. Who is the first person Toda tells about Mr. Kurihara's death?

3. Why does Yuki think the doctors will release Emi from hospital?

4. Where does the recruiter say the internees will have to serve if they enlist?

5. What does Yuki think of the desertland?

Short Essay Questions

1. How are the conditions at the camp continuing to improve in chapter fourteen?

2. Why does Ken fall into depression in chapter ten?

3. Why is Yuki upset in chapter ten?

4. Why does Ken decide not to accept a place at university?

5. What bad news does Yuki hear about Emi in chapter twelve?

6. Summarize chapter thirteen.

7. How does Mr. Kurihara pass his time at the camp?

8. Describe Yuki's hospital visit in chapter twelve.

9. Why have so many people fallen ill?

10. What does Yuka overhear the internees saying on their way to Utah?

(see the answer keys)

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