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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character receives "The Book of Knowledge" as a gift?

2. What toy does Naomi play with for the duration of the relocation train ride?

3. Which member of the Nakane family is the only member who does not play a musical instrument?

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

5. What is the name of Naomi's older brother?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the family have to be relocated from Slocan?

2. What does Aunt Emily say happened to most of the Japanese people who were liberated from internment in the 1940s?

3. What is the condition of the internment camps, and why is Naomi's father sent there?

4. Who is Sigmund and how does he treat Naomi?

5. What was life like for Naomi while she was living on the beet farm?

6. What speech does Aunt Emily give to Naomi about racism, and what is Naomi's response?

7. What is Naomi accused of doing with a kitten by one of her classmates?

8. What does Obasan keep stored in the package that Aunt Emily has sent to them?

9. What change is made in Naomi and Stephen's education after Uncle arrives to Slocan?

10. What preparations are made for Uncle's arrival in Slocan, and how is he greeted?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Naomi is a child, she is frequently told the story of Momotaro.

Part1.) Describe the story of Momotaro as it was told to Naomi.

Part 2.) Compare / contrast Momotar's story with Naomi's childhood story. What was the same about their upbringings? What was different?

Part 3.) Explain how Momotaro's story has a much larger effect on Naomi as she is remembering it in her adulthood.

Essay Topic 2

There are many deaths throughout the novel, but Uncle's seems to be the most important. Describe the effect that Uncle's death has on Naomi's life and explain why Uncle's death may be considered the most important death in the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Mr. Gower had a very large impact on Naomi's life as a child. Explain the relationship that Naomi had with her neighbor and discuss the ways that this relationship affected Naomi's use of silence, and her ability to love.

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