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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why did Kenji receive the car for free?

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

4. What makes Kenji's car special?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is a conscientious objector?

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

3. Why does Kenji walk with a cane?

4. What makes Kenji and Ichiro such close friends?

5. What was the American attitude toward Japanese after the bombing of Pearl Harbor?

6. Describe Club Oriental and what it has to offer.

7. Why does Ichiro call Taro a fool?

8. Where has Freddie been before he recently returned home five weeks ago?

9. Why does Ichiro refuse to fight in the war?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Do you think Ichiro will be a happy man someday? Answer these questions in your response:

1) What will it take for him to be happy?

2) What will it take for him to get over his past?

3) Who is responsible for his happiness?

Essay Topic 2

Explain why Kenji being an injured decorated war veteran was so important to the novel. Why was his injury and pain such an important component in his character makeup? What would have changed throughout the novel had he been happy, healthy, and a celebrated solider?

Essay Topic 3

Is Ichiro the protagonist or antagonist in the novel? Could he be considered a hero or a villian? Explain your answers by citing examples and reasons why he is one or the other.

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