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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. Why doesn't Ichiro think he is a real American?

2. What is a conscientious objector?

3. What is the Club Oriental?

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

5. What are "Relocation Camps"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was the bombing at Pearl Harbor such a dramatic event in U.S. military history?

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

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

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

5. 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?

6. Why does Ichiro call Taro a fool?

7. Why is Ichiro searching for acceptance in the very country in which he was born?

8. What is a conscientious objector?

9. Why does Ichiro want to go to Portland?

10. How is Freddie spending his time and why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Explain the reasons why Ichiro did not sign up to fight against Japan. Give examples and reasons for his decision. Explain whether Ichiro believes he made the right decision.

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