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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5, 6, 7 and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which character calls Naomi's mother "Nassan"?
(a) Grandpa Kato.
(b) Aunt Emily.
(c) Naomi.
(d) Obasan.

2. What type of flower does Uncle have in his mouth when he appears in Naomi's dream?
(a) A lily.
(b) A daisy.
(c) A rose.
(d) A tulip.

3. The giant creature in Naomi's dream is a mix of what two animals?
(a) A dog and a lion.
(b) A lion and a bear.
(c) A bird and a bear.
(d) A bird and a dog.

4. Which generation of Japanese-Canadians are the Nisei?
(a) Fourth generation.
(b) Third generation.
(c) First generation.
(d) Second generation.

5. What ethnicity is the officer in Naomi's dream?
(a) Australian.
(b) Japanese.
(c) Canadian.
(d) British.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Naomi feel about her Aunt's revolutionary thinking?

2. Which of the following objects does Naomi NOT find in one of Obasan's storage boxes?

3. Which family member abandoned Naomi when she was a child?

4. In what country does the novel take place?

5. What did Naomi's parents do that was unusual within their community?

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