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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ichiro do to his father when he tries to intervene in the argument between Ichiro and his mother?
(a) Ichiro hugs his father.
(b) Ichiro asks his father for money.
(c) Ichiro does nothing to his father.
(d) Ichiro strikes him, sending him against the wall.

2. Why is Ichiro excited to go to Portland?
(a) He wants to spend more time with Kenji.
(b) He wants to drive the Oldmobile.
(c) He wants to see what a V.A. Hospital looks like.
(d) He wants to get away from his parents.

3. Why does it take Kenji so many hours to pick Ichiro up at the grocery store before they leave for Portland?
(a) He isn't sure if he wants Ichiro to join him on the journey to Portland.
(b) He gets lost on the way to the grocery store.
(c) He is consumed by positive thoughts about race relations in the U.S.
(d) He is driving around, consumed by his thoughts about race, people, and other situations.

4. Ichiro's family can best be described as:
(a) Angry and sad.
(b) Loving and happy.
(c) Difficult and complicated.
(d) Funny and jovial.

5. Why does Freddie like the woman across the hall so much?
(a) She is tall and skinny.
(b) She is teaching him how to speak Chinese.
(c) She accepts him for who he really is.
(d) She is a good cook.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the negroes in the pool hall tell Ichiro to do?

2. What makes Ichiro realize he is a true American citizen?

3. Why does Taro want to join the army?

4. How does Ichiro travel around town?

5. What presents does Kenji give to his father?

(see the answer key)

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