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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What medal was Kenji awarded?
(a) A medal for fighting overseas.
(b) A medal for heroism.
(c) A commendation medal.
(d) A medal for good behavior.

3. What does Taro want to do right after he is done with school?
(a) Take over the family business.
(b) Get a job.
(c) Join the Boy Scouts.
(d) Enlist in the U.S. Army.

4. How many times have they amputated Kenji's leg?
(a) Twice.
(b) They have not amputated his leg yet.
(c) Once.
(d) Three times.

5. When Ichiro arrives home from spending the night with Emi, who does he argue with?
(a) His brother.
(b) His mother.
(c) His uncle.
(d) His girlfriend.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of business do Ichiro's parents own?

2. Most Japanese on the West Coast had three options: go to jail, enlist in the draft, or enter:

3. What does Ichiro have to show for going to prison?

4. How many blocks does Ichiro's mother walk to get bread?

5. Why was Ichiro dismissed from the professor's office?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Ichiro say his life has been ruined?

2. Why does Ichiro call his mother crazy in Chapter 2?

3. Describe Ichiro's family and their attitude toward each other.

4. What is a "no-no" boy?

5. Why does Ichiro get so upset with his mother in Chapter 1?

6. Why does Bull first ignore, and then make fun of Ichiro?

7. What is one of the biggest reasons why Ichiro thinks he should have fought for the U.S. military?

8. What is a conscientious objector?

9. How does Ichiro's father get him to leave the house after Ichiro fought with his mother?

10. Why does Kenji walk with a cane?

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