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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15, 16 and 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Aunt Emily comes to visit Obasan and Naomi, who picks her up from the airport?
(a) Mark.
(b) Naomi.
(c) Stephen.
(d) Obasan.

2. In what country does the novel take place?
(a) Canada.
(b) The United States.
(c) England.
(d) Australia.

3. What did Aunt Emily want to do for a living, but was never able to find work?
(a) She wanted to be a painter.
(b) She wanted to be a dancer.
(c) She wanted to be a teacher.
(d) She wanted to be a political activist.

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

5. When Obasan awakens Naomi in the middle of the night, where does she take her?
(a) Down into the cellar.
(b) Up into the attic.
(c) Out into the barn.
(d) Out into the garage.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character repeats the phrase, "Everybody dies some day" over and over?

2. What does the Nakane family realize about their relocation camp when they return to visit after liberation?

3. After the Nakane family is separated from Aunt Emily, how many years will they be apart?

4. What origami animals does Naomi frequently fold?

5. During their relocation, what part of Stephen's body is in a cast?

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