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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When was the last time Ichiro's mother heard from her family back in Japan?
(a) A long time ago.
(b) She has never heard from them.
(c) Many times during the war.
(d) She doesn't have family in Japan.

2. Why does Freddie like the woman across the hall so much?
(a) She is tall and skinny.
(b) She is a good cook.
(c) She is teaching him how to speak Chinese.
(d) She accepts him for who he really is.

3. How does Ichiro's mother die?
(a) She dies of natural causes.
(b) She hangs herself.
(c) She shoots herself.
(d) She drowns herself in the bathtub.

4. How many bedrooms does Ichiro's parent's house have?
(a) Two.
(b) Four.
(c) Three.
(d) One.

5. What makes Kenji's car special?
(a) It is equipped with special hand controls for a handicapped person who has lost a leg.
(b) It has special seats to make it more comfortable.
(c) It has been equipped with a special motor to make it faster.
(d) It has special decals to let everyone know he is a war veteran.

Short Answer Questions

1. Describe the area where the illegal gambling halls are located:

2. Why does it take Kenji so many hours to pick Ichiro up at the grocery store before they leave for Portland?

3. Ichiro is imprisoned for two years because:

4. What new items does Kenji's father have in the house when Ichiro visits for the first time?

5. Ichiro's family can best be described as:

(see the answer key)

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