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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the name of Naomi's mother's record that is accidentally destroyed?
(a) "Silver Love Amongst the Hate."
(b) "Silver Threads Among the Gold."
(c) "Silver Angels Among the Demons."
(d) "Silver Clouds Among the Rain."

3. Which of the following characters does NOT come to say goodbye to the Nakane family when they move?
(a) Nakayama-sensei.
(b) Reiko.
(c) Nomura-obasan.
(d) Saito-ojisan

4. What does Obasan say strengthens humans?
(a) Fire.
(b) Hard experiences.
(c) Shadows.
(d) Physical battles.

5. What religious ceremony is conducted during the family's goodbye party?
(a) Communion.
(b) A wedding.
(c) Profession of faith.
(d) A baptism.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Obasan bring Naomi when she comes to visit as she is recovering?

2. What animal does Naomi bring home with her from the swamp?

3. What is Naomi accused of throwing down into an outhouse?

4. When Stephen wins a music award, through which continent does he travel on a tour?

5. Which of the following is NOT a plight that the Nakane family suffer while living on the farm?

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