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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Is Someone Dying?.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who do the mother and father follow?
(a) The ticket clerk.
(b) The conductor.
(c) The policeman.
(d) An old couple.

2. What does the boy observe about his classmates?
(a) They are very well-behaved.
(b) They wish they were Japanese.
(c) Many are very poor and don't even have socks.
(d) They like to pull pranks on each other.

3. What does the grandfather say that the Japanese can't take away?
(a) His will.
(b) His life.
(c) His heart.
(d) His brain.

4. How does the father react when the Inspector tries to bring him to the front of the line?
(a) He ignores the Inspector.
(b) He says he will fight to stay in his spot.
(c) He respectfully refuses.
(d) The father goes with him.

5. What does the map in the classroom depict?
(a) The advance of German rule.
(b) Only Japan.
(c) The topography of the area.
(d) The shifting of the continents.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who goes with the boy to get a new name?

2. Where does the father get his inspiration for the name?

3. How is the boy's visitor dressed?

4. In what activity do the boys plan to participate during the afternoon?

5. Why is it upsetting when the train begins to move?

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