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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Writer's Craft, and The Baby's Sickness.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the river Shinsuke visits with his father?
(a) Sumida River.
(b) Juniper River.
(c) Honjo River.
(d) Tomkins River.

2. What does Yasukichi fill the eulogy with?
(a) Family words and dark similes.
(b) Sentimental claptrap and cliche.
(c) Sincere sentiments and love.
(d) Passionate word and jokes.

3. What does Hanzaburo tell his wife to do to stop his legs from kicking?
(a) Chop them off.
(b) Hold them.
(c) Bind them.
(d) Sit on them.

4. What serves as a symbol for Shinsuke's poverty?
(a) His shoes.
(b) His house.
(c) His pants.
(d) His desk.

5. What is Shinsuke very poor at when he is young?
(a) Singing.
(b) Schooling.
(c) Concentrating.
(d) Socializing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What member of E'in visits him in this story?

2. What can't the narrator concentrate on writing his article?

3. What does Shinsuke call the diary he wants to write?

4. Who does O-Gin tell the police she has abandoned?

5. Who does E'in try to avenge in this story?

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