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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. What did Aunt Emily want to do for a living, but was never able to find work?
(a) She wanted to be a dancer.
(b) She wanted to be a political activist.
(c) She wanted to be a teacher.
(d) She wanted to be a painter.

2. What did Naomi's grandfather spend his life building?
(a) Houses.
(b) Roads.
(c) Skyscrapers.
(d) Boats.

3. Which of the following is NOT included in the box that arrives from Aunt Emily?
(a) Old letters.
(b) Newspaper clippings.
(c) A stuffed animal.
(d) A scrapbook.

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

5. Who dies in Naomi's family, prompting her to visit her Obasan?
(a) Her Uncle.
(b) Her Father.
(c) Her Aunt.
(d) Her Mother.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Which generation of Japanese-Canadians are the Nisei?

4. Who bought Obasan and Uncle a puppy?

5. What is interesting about the giant creature in Naomi's dream?

(see the answer key)

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