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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 is the name of the man who sexually abused Naomi when she was a child?
(a) Old Mr. Gower.
(b) Tall Mr. Gower.
(c) Short Mr. Gower.
(d) Young Mr. Gower.

2. What did Naomi's parents do that was unusual within their community?
(a) They did not speak Japanese with their families.
(b) They decided not to be married.
(c) They adopted their children.
(d) They did not have an arranged marriage.

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

4. Who does Naomi remember staring at her while she begged for help after witnessing the traumatic event with her animals?
(a) Dr. Kato.
(b) Rough Bill Locke.
(c) Mr. Gower.
(d) Mrs. Sugimoto.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does "Obasan" mean in Japanese?

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

3. Who bought Obasan and Uncle a puppy?

4. Which child is identified as a "troublemaker" by Naomi?

5. In the childhood story that Naomi is frequently told, from what piece of fruit does the little boy appear from?

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