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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II (Pages 61 - 120).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ben cook with Mitsuko that she does not grimace at tasting in Chapter 31?
(a) Pork croquettes.
(b) Rice and fish.
(c) Dashi.
(d) Udon with kamaboko, spinach, and chicken.

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

3. Why is Mike taking his trip in Chapter 1?
(a) He wants to study abroad.
(b) He wants to open a new business abroad.
(c) His father is dying.
(d) He wants to take a year off from work to travel.

4. What does Ben tell Mike he did with Mistuko in Chapter 7?
(a) Went dancing.
(b) Dismembered a chicken.
(c) Ate sausages.
(d) Completed a crossword.

5. What does the first text Ben sends Mike once Mike leaves for his trip say?
(a) I love you.
(b) It's over.
(c) We're done.
(d) How r u.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Ben work with who is also a good friend of his?

2. What does Omar do for a living?

3. What does Omar ask Ben in Chapter 30?

4. In Chapter 14, how does Mike characterize Ben's childhood that Ben bristles at?

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

(see the answer key)

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