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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III (Pages 121 - 180).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Eiju do one night at the bar that makes Mike incredulous and angry?
(a) Smokes cigarettes.
(b) Throws out a patron.
(c) Drinks heavily.
(d) Steals money from a patron.

2. What do Ben and his father eat together in Chapter 19?
(a) Steaks.
(b) Crawfish.
(c) Salad.
(d) Sandwiches.

3. Who is Ximena's son?
(a) John.
(b) Harry.
(c) Ahmad.
(d) Juan.

4. What helps Mitsuko get her first job in America in Part III?
(a) The fact that she speaks Japanese.
(b) The fact that she has a green thumb.
(c) The fact that she has a legal background.
(d) The fact that she can cook.

5. What does Ahmad say he is doing in Chapter 8?
(a) Writing a book.
(b) Cooking for himself.
(c) Running away.
(d) Going on strike.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of cancer does Eiju have?

2. Why does Ximena tell Ben she did not stop the fight between the two boys at daycare?

3. What does Eiju do in Osaka?

4. What two matters do Mike and Ben discuss in their relationship at around the same time?

5. Why does Mitsuko ask Ben for a ride downtown in Chapter 17?

(see the answer key)

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