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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 26 - 52.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old were Kazu's parents when they died?
(a) In their 90s.
(b) In their 80s.
(c) In their 60s.
(d) In their 70s.

2. What year was Kazu born?
(a) 1953.
(b) 1933.
(c) 1943.
(d) 1963.

3. What does Kazu feel may be the only thing he left on earth?
(a) Material objects.
(b) Pollution.
(c) Despondence.
(d) A sense of tiredness.

4. What was Kazu distraught when his wife needed a midwife while she was in labor with their son?
(a) He did not believe in midwives.
(b) He hated to see her in so much pain.
(c) There were no midwives in the area.
(d) They could not afford one.

5. What does Kazu worry his life lacked?
(a) Family.
(b) Gratitude.
(c) Wealth.
(d) Intent.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are homeless people often evicted from the park where they live?

2. Why did Kazu ultimately decide to move to Tokyo to find work?

3. Why was Kazu unable to take his children on a helicopter ride in Haramachi during the Bon holidays when they were young?

4. What news did Kazu receive about his son just days before his death?

5. Why did Kazu stay outside of Ueno Station when he was alive?

(see the answer key)

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