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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III, Sensei’s Testament (pages 207-248).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The narrator states of Sensei’s wife in Part I: Sensei and I, “I was deeply impressed by her capacity for sympathy and” what?
(a) “Anger.”
(b) “Understanding.”
(c) “Friendship.”
(d) “Rationalization.”

2. What indiscretion of his uncle’s does Sensei learn about on his third summer home from college in Part III, Sensei’s Testament?
(a) He has divorced his wife.
(b) He is a political spy.
(c) He has a drinking problem.
(d) He has a mistress in town.

3. How much money does Sensei give to the son of the tree orchard in Part I: Sensei and I?
(a) 50 sen.
(b) 5 sen.
(c) 20 sen.
(d) 10 sen.

4. Where is the narrator during the summer holidays when he first meets Sensei?
(a) Nikko.
(b) Kamakura.
(c) Uguisudani.
(d) Yanagicho.

5. 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) Sneakily condescending.
(d) Austere and arrogant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Sensei’s wife?

2. Why is the narrator’s vacationing student friend called home in the beginning of Part I: Sensei and I?

3. How old was General Nogi when he died?

4. What insects does the narrator hear singing outside his window at his family home in Part II, My Parents and I?

5. K tells Sensei in Part III, Sensei’s Testament that he doesn’t mind deceiving his foster parents so long as it will lead him to what?

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