View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To whom does Naomi remember running to for help when she witnessed the traumatic event with her animals?
(a) To her Obasan.
(b) To her Uncle.
(c) To her grandmother.
(d) To her mother.

2. Which family member abandoned Naomi when she was a child?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Her brother.
(c) Her sister.
(d) Her father.

3. Which character teaches Naomi that it was impolite to look anyone directly in the eyes?
(a) Naomi's Obasan.
(b) Naomi's Uncle.
(c) Naomi's father.
(d) Naomi's mother.

4. Which country does Aunt Emily claim is the most racist toward the Japanese people?
(a) Canada.
(b) Australia.
(c) Japan.
(d) America.

5. What is the name of Naomi's older brother?
(a) Stephen.
(b) Sylvester.
(c) Samuel.
(d) Shawn.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Which member of the Nakane family is the only member who does not play a musical instrument?

5. What did Aunt Emily want to do for a living, but was never able to find work?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 213 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample