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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 did Shige tell Kazu is significant about the day he invited Kazu to his hut?
(a) It was his wedding anniversary.
(b) It was his birthday.
(c) His daughter was getting married that day.
(d) It was his son's 32nd birthday.

2. What do the pictures exhibited at the Ueno Royal Art Museum display?
(a) Roses.
(b) Ginko Trees.
(c) Fishing villages.
(d) Portraits of the homeless.

3. Who did Kazu see at the Haramachi train station on August 5, 1947?
(a) His wife for the first time.
(b) Shige.
(c) His father.
(d) Emperor Hirohito.

4. How old was Kazu when he died?
(a) 31.
(b) 13.
(c) 21.
(d) 9.

5. On days when the homeless were forced to evacuate the park, what does Kazu say those with enough money might do?
(a) Buy some new clothes.
(b) Take a train to visit family.
(c) Take a cab to a park in a different city.
(d) Spend the day in a sauna.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the jogger Kazu sees thank God for in his note at the temple?

2. What does Kazu worry his life lacked?

3. What temporary job could one register for if s/he had a license and a cell phone and wanted to avoid dangerous work?

4. How old was Kazu when he started living in Ueno Park?

5. What does Kazu worry may have happened the night Setsuko died?

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