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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 was the name of the hostess Kazu met at the caberet club in Shinsekai?
(a) Junko.
(b) Yoko.
(c) Mari.
(d) Miro.

2. How old did Shige tell Kazu his son was when he left the family?
(a) 10.
(b) 17.
(c) 4.
(d) 6 months.

3. What was the Buddhist name given to Koichi at his funeral?
(a) Shaku Junko.
(b) Shaku Banko.
(c) Shaku Bodhi.
(d) Shaku Karma.

4. How old was Kazu when the war ended?
(a) 12.
(b) 7.
(c) 21.
(d) 16.

5. Kazu listens to two women speak of how there are fewer of which type of bird in the area?
(a) Goldfinches.
(b) Robins.
(c) Wrens.
(d) Sparrows.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is typically the person to carry the funeral tablet at a funeral?

2. How was Kazu's behavior at Koichi's funeral different from his mother and daughters?

3. Who did Kazu think of when he and Setsuko attended the 49th day mourning ceremony for their neighbor?

4. What monument did Shige tell Kazu was initially meant to be placed near the Imperial Palace but was deemed indecent?

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

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