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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Kazu stay outside of Ueno Station when he was alive?
(a) He sold watches and jewelry outside the station.
(b) He was a police officer assigned to patrol the area.
(c) He was homeless and that is where many homeless people lived.
(d) He worked as a ticketer at the station.

2. What would Kazu do to help his family during his time off from harvesting kelp?
(a) He would sell newspapers.
(b) He would fix things around the house.
(c) He would take his kids on a trip to give his wife a break.
(d) He would harvest rice.

3. What are some things Kazu says about himself and his life at the start of the story?
(a) He was a well-dressed intellectual.
(b) He lacked confidence and had bad luck.
(c) He made a lot of money and was very generous.
(d) He was confident and quite a lady's man.

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

5. How often did Kazu visit his children when they were young?
(a) Once in summer and once in winter.
(b) Every other week.
(c) Every holiday, birthday and special occasion.
(d) Once a month.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kazu recall about the war despite being young when it began?

2. Why did the midwife say the birth of their son Koichi was a blessing?

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

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

5. What is familiar about the jean jacket Kazu sees an old homeless man wearing while talking to a homeless woman about the lack of work?

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