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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 does Naomi's husband do for a living?
(a) He is a teacher.
(b) He is an artist.
(c) Naomi does not have a husband.
(d) He is a doctor.

2. When Aunt Emily is giving the speech about racism throughout the world, what reaction does Naomi have?
(a) She is inspired.
(b) She is amused.
(c) She is unmoved.
(d) She is embarrassed.

3. What ethnicity is Naomi Nakane?
(a) Korean.
(b) Japanese.
(c) Chinese.
(d) Vietnamese.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which country does Aunt Emily claim is the most racist toward the Japanese people?

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

3. What does "Obasan" mean in Japanese?

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

5. Which character calls Naomi's mother "Nassan"?

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