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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. Who welcomes the internees to their new home?

2. Why do people feel queasy at the camp?

3. Who does Yuki hear has recently died?

4. What does Yuki envision when she hears the name Topaz?

5. What does Mr. Kurihara have a collection of?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Yuki upset in chapter ten?

2. How does Yuki hear the government are moving the internees to Utah?

3. Summarize chapter sixteen.

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

5. Summarize chapter ten.

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

7. Why does Yuki have to spend time in an unfamiliar in chapter twelve?

8. What did Mr. Sakane experience in Montana?

9. What are the rules of the camp?

10. Why does Ken decide to join the army in chapter sixteen?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose two of the following people and outline their influence on Yuki's life.

1. Her father.

2. Her mother.

3. Ken.

4. Mrs. Jamison.

Essay Topic 2

Choose one of the following and discuss how it affects the tone of the novel and helps to express character and theme.

1. Setting

2. Point of view

3. Structure

4. Language

Essay Topic 3

Examine the books reception in three different countries including the country the book was written. How do their opinions about the books differ? Was the book more influential in one country than another? If so, why?

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