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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. When Ishmael complains about the Japanese,

2. Hatsue ends her relationship with Ishmael by

3. As Japanese Americans are being arrested, Ishmael blindly thinks

4. What does the red foam from Carl's mouth indicate?

5. In the time of the Japanese islanders' grandparents, the U.S. census

Short Essay Questions

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

2. This chapter is full of symbolism. What is the most sensual event that Guterson describes between Hatsue and Ishmael?

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

4. Why were Japanese citizens being arrested in the US?

5. Ishmael's experience at war is as horrendous as it gets. What is his attitude toward Hatsue by now, and why?

6. Why do the Japanese sit at the back of the courtroom in Amity Harbor?

7. What stops Ishmael and Hatsue from having sexual relations in the hollow tree?

8. When the aging Ole finally sold his farm, to whom did he sell it?

9. What makes Hatsue and Ishmael close?

10. What was the convincing factor in Sheriff Moran's decision to get a search warrant for Kabuo's boat?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Cedar trees are some of the most magical, aromatic trees on earth. Research cedars and report on where they thrive, their size and environment, their uses and their native habitats. Include photos and, if you live near cedars, a small frond of the fragrant tree. Include any threats to cedars, as well as what conditions make them thrive. Let your imagination help you better understand the atmosphere in the hollow cedar tree, and write about that, as well.

Essay Topic 2

The Japanese diet has always been considered sparse and healthy. Research today's typical diet for the typical Japanese family, both in the US and Japan. Do they have a higher or lower mortality rate? Has their diet changed considerably in the past decades? What are the predominant health problems among Japanese? Americans? Compare and contrast.

Essay Topic 3

If you live by the ocean, this should be an easy assignment. What are some of the disadvantages to living close to the seashore? Write a paper for someone in the Midwest who has never seen the ocean, and describe the hardships and difficulties of living on a coastline. Be convincing.

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