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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are Kenji and Ichiro becoming better friends?
(a) They each have deep problems that they do not share, but can relate to.
(b) They both don't like Taro.
(c) They both want to go to Portland.
(d) They both don't like Japan.

2. Who is the first conscientious objector we meet in the book?
(a) Taro.
(b) Ichiro's father.
(c) Kenji.
(d) Ichiro.

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

4. Why did Ichiro refuse to join the military?
(a) He didn't want to leave his friends.
(b) He didn't know how to use a rifle.
(c) He thought he was too young to join.
(d) He was afraid and his mother didn't want him to go.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Ichiro give Kenji's car to?

2. Which family lives in an apartment that is a mile-and-a-half away from Ichiro's family?

3. What medal was Kenji awarded?

4. Why does Taro want to join the army?

5. Who reads the letter sent to Ichiro's mother?

(see the answer key)

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