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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 of the following descriptions does NOT describe Obasan as Naomi sees her?
(a) Obasan is almost deaf.
(b) Obasan has a hump growing on her back.
(c) Obasan has a gummy mouth.
(d) Obasan is going blind.

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

3. Which of the following objects does Naomi NOT find in one of Obasan's storage boxes?
(a) Her Uncle's ID badge.
(b) Her mother's quilt.
(c) Her grandfather's tools.
(d) Her Aunt's photo album.

4. Which child is identified as a "troublemaker" by Naomi?
(a) Andrea.
(b) Ralph.
(c) Sigmund.
(d) Tami.

5. Which character repeats the phrase, "Everybody dies some day" over and over?
(a) Grandpa Kato.
(b) Naomi.
(c) Obasan.
(d) Aunt Emily.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what country does the novel take place?

2. In Naomi's dream, who is with her on the mountain?

3. What does "Obasan" mean in Japanese?

4. How old is Naomi in the last photo taken of her and her mother?

5. Who dies in Naomi's family, prompting her to visit her Obasan?

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