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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 6: Chapters 31-37.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Izzy see numerous examples of in Akio's former bedroom?
(a) Model planes.
(b) Sharpshooting trophies.
(c) Service awards.
(d) Books about animals.

2. What does Izzy notice about her duffel bag when she is packing?
(a) It is shabby and worn-out looking to her now.
(b) It is much smaller than she remembers.
(c) How garish its color seems in these surroundings.
(d) It seems childish compared to the suitcases she has used in Japan.

3. What does Akio tells Izzy the word "gaijin" means?
(a) It refers to people of common, rather than royal, blood.
(b) It is a word used to describe someone who makes frequent social errors.
(c) It is a pejorative term for foreigners.
(d) It means a foolish and gullible person.

4. At the wedding, what does Yoshi complain that their uncle Tadashi will not stop talking to him about?
(a) Bolivia.
(b) Stamp collecting.
(c) The stock market.
(d) Chickens.

5. What is the topic of the book in which Noora finds the note to Hanako?
(a) Rare orchids.
(b) Organic foods.
(c) Preserving flowers.
(d) Japanese poetry.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 19, what does Izzy say she suspects about her trip to Kyoto?

2. In Chapter 29, how long does Izzy wait for Akio before giving up?

3. What is Akio's reaction to the overgrown forest of bamboo?

4. What does Izzy say feels like being "sent to the principal's office" (167)?

5. In Chapter 22, what does Izzy confess to Akio she did soon after meeting him for the first time?

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