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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 job does Mitsuko have in Japan?
(a) She works at a jewelry store.
(b) She is an accountant.
(c) She is a secretary.
(d) She is an acupuncturist.

2. What makes Mike angry about the way Mitsuko tells him Eiju is sick?
(a) Mitsuko told Mike with no sympathy or care.
(b) Mitsuko knew Eiju was sick for three weeks before telling Mike.
(c) Mitsuko told Mike by accident.
(d) Mitsuko told Mike because Eiju told her to tell him.

3. What does Eiju say to Mike when Mike tells him blatantly he is gay?
(a) Eiju tells Mike to leave.
(b) Eiju tells Mike he does not care.
(c) Eiju uses a homophobic slur.
(d) Eiju tells Mike he probably is not really gay.

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

5. What does Lydia ask Ben to do in Chapter 9?
(a) Go visit their father.
(b) Move into her apartment with her.
(c) Loan her money.
(d) Move out of the apartment.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Mike taking his trip in Chapter 1?

2. What major struggle does Ben's father deal with?

3. How does the reader find out Ben is HIV positive?

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

5. What is similar about how Mike's and Ben's parents both got married?

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