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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. Where is Ichiro's father when Ichiro gets home from returning Kenji's car?

2. Who does Freddie kick during the fight in the alley before running to his car?

3. What is Ichiro's father's mood on the day of Ichiro's mother's funeral?

4. Where does Kenji's father live?

5. Why is Tommy unhappy when he and Ichiro go to church?

Short Essay Questions

1. What makes the priest at the funeral stand out?

2. Describe Kenji's father's house.

3. How does Ichiro cause Bull's face to gush with blood?

4. What makes Kenji's family different from Ichiro's family?

5. What is the turning point in Ichiro's parent's marriage?

6. Why does Kenji want to write a letter to Emi's husband?

7. What news does Emi share with Ichiro after his mother's funeral?

8. Why does Tommy's memory stand out in Ichiro's mind?

9. Why does Ichiro's father feel a sense of relief following Ichiro's mother's death?

10. What does Kenji's family do together that night?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

How does the author use alcohol and drinking throughout the book? How does it make the characters look and behave?

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