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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III, Sensei’s Testament (pages 164-207).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When was Emperor Meiji born?
(a) 1937.
(b) 1805.
(c) 1852.
(d) 1894.

2. What is Sensei speaking of when he says they “are not meant to stir the air only: they are capable of moving greater things” in Part III, Sensei’s Testament?
(a) “Customs.”
(b) “Horses.”
(c) “Words.”
(d) “Laws.”

3. The narrator describes Sensei’s attitude as what, prior to their meeting in Part I: Sensei and I?
(a) Somewhat unsociable.
(b) Overly gregarious.
(c) Austere and arrogant.
(d) Sneakily condescending.

4. What does “Sensei” mean in general Japanese usage?
(a) Priest.
(b) Friend.
(c) Teacher.
(d) Laborer.

5. The narrator states in Part II, My Parents and I, “My mother seemed to attach about as much importance to my graduation as she would have done to my” what?
(a) “First child.”
(b) “Birth.”
(c) “Death.”
(d) “Marriage.”

Short Answer Questions

1. Sensei’s family home was how far from the nearest city when he was growing up, according to his letter in Part III, Sensei’s Testament?

2. Okusan takes Sensei out to dinner at a restaurant on what street in Part III, Sensei’s Testament?

3. What is the name of Sensei’s wife?

4. Where do Sensei and his wife take a holiday and send a letter with a maple leaf enclosed to the narrator from in Part I: Sensei and I?

5. Sensei tells the narrator that his Western friend is something of what in Part I: Sensei and I?

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