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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Ito get out of the U.S. Army?
(a) He got out on a medical leave.
(b) He was not a good soldier.
(c) He was too old.
(d) He was kicked out for bad behavior.

2. How long ago did Ichiro's father come to the United States?
(a) 35 years ago.
(b) 18 years ago.
(c) 5 years ago.
(d) 13 years ago.

3. Why do Freddie and Ichiro feel guilty?
(a) They have not been to college.
(b) They have not registered to vote.
(c) They have been mean to their parents.
(d) They have turned their backs on Japan, but have not supported America either.

4. Why does Taro want to join the army?
(a) To learn how to shoot a rifle.
(b) To ease the shame felt by the family when Ichiro refused to serve.
(c) To make his parents angry.
(d) To move away from home.

5. Where does Kenji go before picking up Ichiro at the grocery store?
(a) Club Oriental.
(b) The train station.
(c) The park.
(d) Emi's house.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to Bob Kumasakas?

2. Why does Freddie like the woman across the hall so much?

3. What might Portland represent to Kenji?

4. What kind of business do Ichiro's parents own?

5. What revelation does Ichiro have on the bus about fighting in the war?

(see the answer key)

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