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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through An Empire for Rubber Balls.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What tip does the mother offer the boy regarding his ten minute speech?
(a) She reminds him that the speech is long and easy to forget.
(b) She reminds him not to mumble.
(c) She reminds him to speak loudly.
(d) She reminds him to use hand motions to make the speech more interesting.

2. What part does the boy have in the play?
(a) He is the suitor.
(b) He is a Japanese Lieutenant.
(c) He is the sun.
(d) He is the clown.

3. What is the train compartment like?
(a) It is half empty and cold with ice on the windows.
(b) It is comfortable and smells of jasmine tea.
(c) It is filthy and loud.
(d) It wis overcrowded and stuffy.

4. What happens to many who make the crossing?
(a) They face starvation.
(b) They enjoy a new way of life.
(c) They become prisoners.
(d) They drown.

5. In what language are most of the books in the bookstore written?
(a) German.
(b) Russian.
(c) Japanese.
(d) Korean.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom does the mother eat breakfast after she feeds five others?

2. What kind of orchards does the family have?

3. Who is supposed to help the mother?

4. What does the teacher do when he sees the boy's sack?

5. How does the father react when someone offers his spot on line to the father?

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