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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 Kenji want to go to Portland?
(a) To find Emi's husband.
(b) To sign up for classes at the college.
(c) To visit family he has not seen in many years.
(d) To visit the V.A. Hospital because his leg hurts.

2. Why does Kenji tell only his father that he is leaving?
(a) To avoid disrupting the family watching television.
(b) To avoid having to help clean up the dishes.
(c) To avoid a fight with the family.
(d) To avoid a tearful goodbye with the family.

3. Ichiro is imprisoned for two years because:
(a) He refused to go to school.
(b) He was caught speeding in a stolen car.
(c) He refused to enlist in the U.S. Army.
(d) He got in a fight with his boss.

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

5. 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?
(a) Jobs.
(b) Girlfriends.
(c) A higher education.
(d) Acceptance.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Ichiro so upset with his parents?

2. Who invites Ichiro into Freddie's apartment?

3. Why is Ichiro upset with the people who show up at his mother's funeral?

4. What might Portland represent to Kenji?

5. Japanese people on the West Coast were separated into various groups, depending on their allegiance to Japan because of what event?

(see the answer key)

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