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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 131- 160.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Kazu listens to two women speak of how there are fewer of which type of bird in the area?
(a) Robins.
(b) Wrens.
(c) Sparrows.
(d) Goldfinches.

2. What withered flower does Kazu feel represents his life because it is "closed off with nowhere to go" (160)?
(a) A daisy.
(b) A lotus.
(c) A lily.
(d) A rose.

3. For what industry did the homeless man Kazu hears crying work before he became homeless?
(a) Finance.
(b) Construction.
(c) Real Estate.
(d) Fishing.

4. What do some believe happened to the homeless man Kazu recalls hearing tell his life story and sob?
(a) He was killed by some teenagers.
(b) He moved into a homeless shelter.
(c) He jump in front of a train.
(d) His wife took him back.

5. What does Kazu say is the best way for homeless people to make money because you get your cash immediately?
(a) Stealing wallets.
(b) Collecting cans.
(c) Selling newspapers.
(d) Bicycle taxi.

Short Answer Questions

1. Kazu sees an old man on the bench who looks very neat. What is it about him that makes Kazu believe he must be homeless?

2. After seeing a man emerge from his hut near Tenri Bridge, Kazu recalls several days five years after he became homeless when he searched for somewhere in the park to do what?

3. Kazu says that 300 cans will earn you about 600 yen. What is something he says one can do with 600 yen?

4. How many evictions notices had Kazu received that November in 2006?

5. What took up most of the space in Shige's hut?

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