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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What country does Ichiro believe has changed his life in the most negative way?
(a) Japan.
(b) China.
(c) Russia.
(d) The United States.

2. What happens when Ichiro shakes his father?
(a) He wakes up and calls the police.
(b) Nothing, he doesn't wake up.
(c) He mumbles that he knows exactly what happened.
(d) He wakes up, then passes out again.

3. When was the last time Ichiro's mother heard from her family back in Japan?
(a) She has never heard from them.
(b) Many times during the war.
(c) She doesn't have family in Japan.
(d) A long time ago.

4. What might Portland represent to Kenji?
(a) A place to find a job.
(b) A chance to ease his physical pain.
(c) A chance to make new friends.
(d) A chance to drive his new car.

5. Who arranged the marriage between Ichiro's parents?
(a) A teacher.
(b) A police officer.
(c) A priest.
(d) A mayor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ichiro's family can best be described as:

2. Why is Ichiro's father drinking so much the day Ichiro returns from Portland?

3. Who invites Ichiro into Freddie's apartment?

4. Why is Ichiro so angry before he leaves for Portland?

5. What does Ichiro do to his father when he tries to intervene in the argument between Ichiro and his mother?

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