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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What monument did Shige tell Kazu was initially meant to be placed near the Imperial Palace but was deemed indecent?
(a) The grave of Shogitai.
(b) The statue of Saigo Takmori.
(c) Statue of Times Forgotten.
(d) The Giant Buddha.

2. How many evictions notices had Kazu received that November in 2006?
(a) 5.
(b) 1.
(c) 12.
(d) 25.

3. When was the only time bill collectors did not come to Kazu's when his children were young?
(a) On Mondays.
(b) On weekends.
(c) During dinner.
(d) During New Year's.

4. What does the homeless man Kazu hears telling another his life story say happened after he lost his job?
(a) His father died.
(b) His wife filed for divorce.
(c) His house burned down.
(d) His wife died.

5. Who left a message for Kazu to tell him his son died while he was working in Hokkaido?
(a) His daughter.
(b) His wife.
(c) His neighbor.
(d) The police.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are some other things people ask God for in the notes they leave at the temple?

2. What word does Kazu use when he thinks of what Shige was like when he knew him?

3. What is one of the reasons Kazu believes the Tokyo city government wanted to force the homeless out of Ueno Park?

4. What gift from Yoko and Setsuko did Kazu still have while homeless?

5. What did Shige ask Kazu to do with him the next day when they were in Shige's hut?

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