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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which character receives "The Book of Knowledge" as a gift?
(a) Naomi.
(b) Father.
(c) Stephen.
(d) Mother.

2. Which of the following best describes "Sick Bays"?
(a) Hospital wards.
(b) Vacation beaches.
(c) Holding areas.
(d) Language classrooms.

3. Which of the following objects does Naomi NOT find in one of Obasan's storage boxes?
(a) Her mother's quilt.
(b) Her Aunt's photo album.
(c) Her Uncle's ID badge.
(d) Her grandfather's tools.

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

5. How old is Naomi when her family is sent into relocation?
(a) Five years old.
(b) Ten years old.
(c) Eight years old.
(d) Two years old.

6. Which of the following characters does NOT return to the relocation camp after liberation?
(a) Obasan.
(b) Aunt Emily.
(c) Stephen.
(d) Naomi.

7. In the opening chapter, what is Naomi's Uncle doing in the grass?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Meditating.
(c) Singing.
(d) Reading.

8. In her final letter to her sister, what interesting question does Aunt Emily ask?
(a) If her sister was ever coming home.
(b) If her sister loved her husband.
(c) If her sister was alive.
(d) If her sister was pregnant.

9. Which of the following descriptions does NOT describe Obasan as Naomi sees her?
(a) Obasan has a hump growing on her back.
(b) Obasan is going blind.
(c) Obasan has a gummy mouth.
(d) Obasan is almost deaf.

10. How does Naomi feel about her Aunt's revolutionary thinking?
(a) She is amused by it.
(b) She is uncomfortable with it.
(c) She is inspired by it.
(d) She is terrified of it.

11. After the Nakane family is separated from Aunt Emily, how many years will they be apart?
(a) Fifteen years.
(b) Five years.
(c) Twenty years.
(d) Ten years.

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

13. How does Naomi feel about the racism she experienced as a child, now as an adult?
(a) She is confused by the racism.
(b) She is furious about the racism.
(c) She is amused by the racism.
(d) She is apathetic to the racism.

14. What does the Nakane family realize about their relocation camp when they return to visit after liberation?
(a) That the place is full of anti-Japanese propaganda.
(b) That the place is an even mix of Japanese and French culture.
(c) That the place is now full of Japanese culture.
(d) That the place is now erased of all Japanese culture.

15. How are Naomi and her family transported to their relocation camp?
(a) By boat.
(b) By car.
(c) By train.
(d) By bus.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which generation of Japanese-Canadians are the Nisei?

2. When Naomi's mother abandoned her, where does Naomi remember her mother moved to?

3. What type of animal does Naomi remember raising as a child?

4. Which of the following is NOT a true statement about Naomi's childhood, according to Aunt Emily?

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

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