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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. What event were the Japanese-Canadians subjected to, an event that Naomi remembers frequently experienced?
(a) Food depriviation.
(b) Water deprivation.
(c) Blackouts.
(d) Sleep deprivation.

2. When Naomi's mother abandoned her, where does Naomi remember her mother moved to?
(a) Canada.
(b) Japan.
(c) China.
(d) The United States.

3. Which character calls Naomi's mother "Nassan"?
(a) Grandpa Kato.
(b) Naomi.
(c) Aunt Emily.
(d) Obasan.

4. How does Stephen feel about his Japanese heritage?
(a) He does not care either way about being Japanese.
(b) He believes it is an impediment to his life.
(c) He thinks that the Japanese people are better than all others.
(d) He is proud of his heritage and wants to stand up for it.

5. How old is Nomura-obasan?
(a) Teenaged.
(b) Juvenille.
(c) Middle-aged.
(d) Elderly.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the name of the town that Naomi and her family are relocated to?

3. What type of exercises does Father send to Stephen while he is away?

4. What does Obasan give to the woman with the baby on the train?

5. What does "Obasan" mean in Japanese?

(see the answer key)

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