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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Kazu's wife's name?
(a) Setsuko.
(b) Yoko.
(c) Koichi.
(d) Mari.

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

3. How much education did Kazu complete before going to work to help support his family?
(a) Elementary school.
(b) Some college.
(c) Middle school.
(d) High school.

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

5. Where was Koichi found dead?
(a) At his mother's house.
(b) In his apartment.
(c) In a jail cell.
(d) In a park.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What year was Kazu born?

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

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

5. Who brought Kazu and his wife to the morgue after their son's death?

(see the answer key)

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