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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 34, 35, 36, 37, 38 and 39.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does "Obasan" mean in Japanese?
(a) "Mother."
(b) "Grandmother."
(c) "Aunt."
(d) "Teacher."

2. Which of the following are NOT harvested in the Nakane garden?
(a) Berries.
(b) Mushrooms.
(c) Apples.
(d) Ferns

3. What does Obasan give to the woman with the baby on the train?
(a) Diapers.
(b) Money.
(c) Milk.
(d) Food.

4. After the traumatic event with the animals, what does Naomi remember entering her yard, preventing her from discussing the events with anyone?
(a) A pack of wild dogs.
(b) A gaggle of neighborhood gossips.
(c) A group of soldiers.
(d) Loud neighbor boys.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. As a child, how does Naomi remember the sounds of music that filled the house?

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

3. Which character teaches Naomi that it was impolite to look anyone directly in the eyes?

4. Which of the following objects is NOT present in Naomi's dream about her mother's death dance?

5. What does Naomi help Nomura-obasan use while she is living with the Nakane family?

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