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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 1 – 25 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Kazu's first job when he moved to Tokyo?
(a) Maintaining the garden at Ueno Park.
(b) Constructing athletic facilities for the Tokyo Olympics.
(c) Driving the imperial family around Tokyo.
(d) Cleaning offices.

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

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

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

5. Why are homeless people often evicted from the park where they live?
(a) They are evicted because they often cause problems in the park.
(b) They are evicted whenever the imperial family comes to visit a local museum.
(c) They are evicted because it is illegal to be homeless in Tokyo.
(d) They are evicted because the locals complain about their presence.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Kazu's first job in Onahama?

2. After working in Onamaha for two years, What did Kazu do with his father on Kitamigita Beach?

3. How old was Kazu when he went to Tokyo to find work?

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

5. What are some things Kazu says about himself and his life at the start of the story?

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