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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. Japanese people on the West Coast were separated into various groups, depending on their allegiance to Japan because of what event?

2. Where did Kenji and Ichiro go to find illegal gambling halls?

3. Who saves Ichiro from being attacked with a knife?

4. What is Ichiro's reaction when Kenji mentions he has considered suicide?

5. How long has Ichiro been away from home?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who yells at Ichiro as he walks past the pool hall in the beginning of the novel and why?

2. Why do characters like Ichiro and Freddie feel guilt?

3. Why does Ichiro call Taro a fool?

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

5. Explain why "good" Japanese-Americans were allowed to fight in the U.S. military against Japan?

6. Why does Ichiro refuse to have a drink with Ito as he walks to his parents' house for the first time in the beginning of the novel?

7. Who is Emi and why is she so important to Ichiro?

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

9. Why does Ichiro argue with his mother again in Chapter 5?

10. Who sends the letter to Ichiro's mother and what does it say?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe how other characters influenced Ichiro throughout the book. Use specific examples of how at least three different characters influenced Ichiro in either a positive or negative manner. Give examples.

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

What is a "no-no" boy and explain why you think the term was needed to be coined in the first place? Which characters in the novel could be described as no-no boys? Why?

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