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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many customers are in the Burnside Cafe when Ichiro walks through the door?
(a) Zero, he's the only patron.
(b) The cafe is closed.
(c) 12, there aren't any tables available.
(d) 25, the place is packed.

2. Who arranged the marriage between Ichiro's parents?
(a) A priest.
(b) A police officer.
(c) A mayor.
(d) A teacher.

3. What do we learn from Kenji about Emi and her feelings about Ralph?
(a) She is in love with Kenji.
(b) She wants to meet Taro.
(c) She wants to stay married to Ralph.
(d) She is less devoted to Ralph than initially thought.

4. What negative aspect of Tommy's new church does he overlook?
(a) They d0 not allow war veterans to attend.
(b) They do not allow women to attend.
(c) They do not allow Black people to attend.
(d) They do not allow Ichiro to attend.

5. What does Ichiro learn from Kenji's father?
(a) Kenji is going to die soon.
(b) Kenji got a job at an engineering firm.
(c) Kenji is moving back to Seattle.
(d) Kenji died at 3 p.m. that afternoon.

6. Why is Ichiro's father impressed at his wife's funeral?
(a) There is a lot of food.
(b) There are many people to offer condolences.
(c) There are many flowers.
(d) There are many butterflies flying around.

7. Kenji drinks quickly while his father:
(a) Drinks only when no one is looking.
(b) Drinks very quickly as well.
(c) Drinks very slowly, appreciating the drink.
(d) Doesn't drink at all.

8. This is the best way to describe the book's ending:
(a) Humorous.
(b) Violent.
(c) Sad.
(d) Confusing.

9. What does Ichiro tell Mr. Morrison, the man in charge of the Christian Rehabilitation Center?
(a) That he is against all forms of religion.
(b) That he decided to go to jail rather than serve in the army.
(c) That he is mourning the loss of his mother.
(d) That he loves to paint.

10. When did everything change in his marriage, according to Ichiro's father?
(a) When they made the trip from Japan to America.
(b) When they opened the grocery store.
(c) When they had children.
(d) When she tried to stack the cans.

11. What will Ichiro do for the Christian Rehabilitation Center?
(a) Teach children how to read.
(b) Work with the sign painter.
(c) Fix furniture.
(d) Work with the priest.

12. Who does Kenji blame for the problems he has had since going into the army?
(a) His siblings.
(b) His father.
(c) Himself.
(d) The U.S. government.

13. What is Kenji ticketed for by the police officer?
(a) Driving 80 mph in a 20-mph zone, driving drunk, and attempting to bribe an officer.
(b) Driving too slowly and bribing a police officer.
(c) Driving drunk without a license.
(d) Driving without a license and bribing a police officer.

14. Why is Ichiro's father drinking so much the day Ichiro returns from Portland?
(a) He is an alcoholic.
(b) He is trying to go to sleep.
(c) He is deeply depressed.
(d) He wants to have fun.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What man is balding with unsympathetic, dark eyes?

2. After a great family meal together, what do Kenji and his family watch on television?

3. What old friend does Ichiro see again at his mother's funeral?

4. Why does Kenji want to write Ralph a letter?

5. What do we learn about Ichiro's mother before Ichiro leaves for Portland?

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