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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 call his mother when they argue after Ichiro's family visits the neighbors?
(a) Funny.
(b) Crazy.
(c) Supportive.
(d) Loving.

2. What kind of business do Ichiro's parents own?
(a) A bakery.
(b) A grocery store.
(c) A knitting store.
(d) A pet store.

3. Who does Kenji blame for the problems he has had since going into the army?
(a) The U.S. government.
(b) His father.
(c) His siblings.
(d) Himself.

4. What do we learn about Ichiro's mother before Ichiro leaves for Portland?
(a) She has a deteriorating mental condition.
(b) That she doesn't like Ichiro.
(c) That she wants to sell the grocery store.
(d) That she enjoys lining up cans and knocking them over.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Ichiro so upset with his parents?

2. Why do Freddie and Ichiro feel guilty?

3. Why doesn't Ichiro respect his parents?

4. What does Ichiro's mother think Japan will look like when they return?

5. Why did Ichiro's father move to the United States?

(see the answer key)

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