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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I (Pages 1 - 60).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Ben think his father might be worse than he thought for a moment when he goes to visit his father?
(a) There are many empty medication bottles around.
(b) His father does not answer the doorbell.
(c) His father pretends not to recognize him.
(d) There are more empty bottles than usual around.

2. What nationality is Ben's mother's new husband?
(a) Nigerian.
(b) British.
(c) French.
(d) Iranian.

3. Which boy at the daycare does Ben have a special relationship with?
(a) Ahmad.
(b) Larry.
(c) Omar.
(d) Tim.

4. Who does Ben work with who is also a good friend of his?
(a) Charlotte.
(b) Lydia.
(c) Helen.
(d) Ximena.

5. Which part of Houston do Mike and Ben live in?
(a) The Northside.
(b) The Third Ward.
(c) The Southside.
(d) East Clement.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ben tell Mike he did with Mistuko in Chapter 7?

2. What does Mike tell Ben about how his father treated his mother during his childhood?

3. What job does Mitsuko have in Japan?

4. Where is Mike going in Chapter 1?

5. What did Mike always bring Ben from work?

(see the answer key)

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