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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 82 - 108 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did the midwife say the birth of their son Koichi was a blessing?
(a) Because it was the Emperor's birthday.
(b) Because having a baby on a rainy day was considered good luck.
(c) Because having a boy first was considered good luck.
(d) Because he was born the same day as the prince.

2. What edible product did some homeless people sell to make enough money to feed themselves?
(a) Blueberries.
(b) Fish.
(c) Ginko nuts.
(d) Muffins.

3. What did Osamu tell Kazu about Koichi at his funeral?
(a) He told him Koichi was the most popular kid in their class.
(b) He told him he made a great speech at his wedding.
(c) He told him Koichi introduced him to his wife.
(d) He told him they had worked together.

4. What was Koichi's body covered with after the funeral service?
(a) White chrysanthemum.
(b) White trillium.
(c) White roses.
(d) White lilies.

5. What word is used to describe how Kazu felt about how he lived his life after his son Koichi died?
(a) Overjoyed.
(b) Dissatisfied.
(c) Nostalgic.
(d) Distraught.

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

3. What did Shige tell Kazu is significant about the day he invited Kazu to his hut?

4. What did Shige invite Kazu over to his hut for one night?

5. How old were Kazu's parents when they died?

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