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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Ichiro's father take the death of his wife so calmly?
(a) He feels like he can drink whiskey any time he wants now.
(b) He can now do all the work at the grocery store by himself.
(c) He won't miss his wife.
(d) He feels a sense of freedom knowing she was very unhappy with her life.

2. Who saves Ichiro from being attacked with a knife?
(a) Taro.
(b) Kenji.
(c) Emi.
(d) No one, Ichiro is cut.

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

4. What kind of car does Kenji drive?
(a) A Toyota.
(b) A new Oldsmobile.
(c) A used Oldsmobile.
(d) A Ford.

5. How old is Ichiro?
(a) 20 years old.
(b) 18 years old.
(c) 28 years old.
(d) 25 years old.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ichiro realize about his attitude following the job interview in Portland as well as the incident at the Cafe?

2. How many inches of Kenji's injured leg remains?

3. How can Ichiro relate to Kenji's pain?

4. When was the last time Ichiro's mother heard from her family back in Japan?

5. What does Ichiro believe his parents represent?

(see the answer key)

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