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

2. How much money does Kazu send him to his family when he first moves to Tokyo?
(a) 250,000 yen a month.
(b) 1000 yen a month.
(c) 20 yen a month.
(d) 20,000 yen a month.

3. How old were Kazu's children when he left for Tokyo?
(a) 10 and 12.
(b) 3 and 5.
(c) 14 and 18.
(d) 21 and 24.

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 harvest rice.
(d) He would sell newspapers.

5. Where is Kazu watching people at the start of the story?
(a) Ueno Station.
(b) Tokyo Museum of Architecture.
(c) At the library.
(d) In an airport.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are some of the ways Kazu recalls getting food when he was homeless?

2. Why did Kazu's coworkers stop inviting him out for drinks?

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

4. What was Kazu's first job when he moved to Tokyo?

5. Where is Kazu originally from?

(see the answer key)

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