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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ichiro learn about his mother after her death?
(a) She tried to make life pleasant for him.
(b) She didn't like working in the grocery store.
(c) She always wanted to move back to Japan.
(d) She never wanted Ichiro to be happy.

2. 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.

3. Where is Ichiro's father when Ichiro gets home from returning Kenji's car?
(a) He is passed out.
(b) He is on the phone, calling the police.
(c) He is not home.
(d) He is working in the grocery store.

4. What do the young boys surrounding Ichiro start to do to him outside of the gambling hall?
(a) Ask him to go for a ride.
(b) Ask him to join the army.
(c) Taunt him and start to take off his clothes.
(d) Taunt him and chase him into the street.

5. What does Ichiro have to show for going to prison?
(a) A job.
(b) Lots of friends.
(c) Nothing.
(d) A college degree.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Ichiro's father begging Taro to do while he plays solitaire?

2. What are Freddie and Ichiro looking for to make them feel more at peace with themselves as they try to adjust to life back home?

3. Why did Ichiro refuse to join the military?

4. Who sent a letter to Ichiro's mother?

5. What might Portland represent to Kenji?

(see the answer key)

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