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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What unusual fact do readers learn about the narrator at the start of the story?
(a) He is dead.
(b) He is a dog.
(c) He has not yet been born.
(d) He is an infant.

4. Why was Kazu unable to take his children on a helicopter ride in Haramachi during the Bon holidays when they were young?
(a) The children were too young.
(b) Tickets were too expensive.
(c) They arrived too late.
(d) His wife would not allow it.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How much education did Kazu complete before going to work to help support his family?

2. What year was Kazu born?

3. How many younger siblings did Kazu have?

4. Who helped Kazu get a job harvesting kelp in Kiratappu after his son Koichi was born?

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

(see the answer key)

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