2. Sumiko intervenes in Hatsue's life by
(a) Introducing her to Kabuo
(b) Intercepting a letter from Ishmael
(c) Telling their mother about Kabuo's intentions
(d) Tormenting Hatsue at Manzanar

3. Ishmael, as a boy, tells Hatsue that the oceans
(a) Are really lava underneath
(b) Are all salt water
(c) Mix into one big ocean underneath
(d) Are separated by volcanoes

4. Hatsue's father is frightened by the Pearl Harbor news and
(a) Searches the sky for planes
(b) Makes the family turn out the lights
(c) Arms himself with swords and knives
(d) Takes cover in the family's basement

5. After the kiss on the beach, Ishmael finds himself
(a) Spying on Hatsue
(b) Having dreams of other girls
(c) Bothering Hatsue
(d) Ignoring Hatsue

Short Answer Questions

1. Hatsue tells Ishmael they have both gotten good at

2. Over a period of four years, Ishmael and Hatsue met and spent time

3. Nels opens up the possibility that the wound on Carl's head could have come from

4. As a gesture toward his customers, Einar Petersen offered

5. The weather conditions on the water on the night of the murder are

Short Essay Questions

1. What kind of lawyer is Nels Gudmundsson?

2. Why does Hatsue's mother tear up the letter she has written to Ishmael's parents?

3. Describe Amity Harbor. Is it an upscale town? Does it seem inviting?

4. Why is Ishmael forced to pretend he does not have feelings for Hatsue?

5. We learn that Carl Heine is a precise, organized and capable man. Can you think of a reason that the author is giving us such a detailed description of a deceased person?

6. What interrupts the Miyamotos' purchase of seven acres of the Heines' property

7. What has caused Ishmael Chambers to be so cynical?

8. Why does Hatsue ignore Ishmael at school?

9. Although serious, this trial still has the feel of a small town affair. What are some reasons for that?

10. How does Kabuo enter into Hatsue's life?

(see the answer keys)

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