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

2. In Naomi's reccurring dream, what are the three Oriental women wearing?
(a) Nothing, they are naked.
(b) They are wrapped in the Japanese flag.
(c) Ceremonial kimonos.
(d) Western-style jeans and t-shirts.

3. At whose home does Naomi remember spending most of her time growing up?
(a) At Obasan's.
(b) At Grandmother Kato's.
(c) At Grandmother Nakane's.
(d) At Aunt Emily's.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Naomi afraid may be hiding in the grass?

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

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

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

5. What traumatic incident does Naomi remember witnessing with the animals that she was raising?

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