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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. In the childhood story that Naomi was frequently told, what is the name of the little boy who appears to Grandmother and Grandfather?
(a) Mamateeth.
(b) Momotaro.
(c) Mumutonga.
(d) Mimitrain.

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

5. How much did the government offer to pay Grandpa Kato for his Cadillac during WWII?
(a) Thirty dollars.
(b) Three thousand dollars.
(c) Three dollars.
(d) Three hundred dollars.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which recipe did Uncle spend years trying to perfect?

2. In Naomi's reccurring dream, what are the three Oriental women wearing?

3. Who bought Obasan and Uncle a puppy?

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

5. Which character teaches Naomi that it was impolite to look anyone directly in the eyes?

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