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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 recall about the war despite being young when it began?
(a) He recalls being hungry due to food shortages.
(b) He recalls his parents discussing it over dinner.
(c) He recalls a neighbor who was killed during the war.
(d) He recalls being frightened he would have to fight.

2. What are some things Kazu says about himself and his life at the start of the story?
(a) He lacked confidence and had bad luck.
(b) He was confident and quite a lady's man.
(c) He was a well-dressed intellectual.
(d) He made a lot of money and was very generous.

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

4. Who helped Kazu get a job harvesting kelp in Kiratappu after his son Koichi was born?
(a) Kazu's uncle.
(b) Kazu's neighbor.
(c) Kazu's schoolmate.
(d) Kazu's father.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many younger siblings did Kazu have?

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

3. What year was Kazu born?

4. Why did Kazu stay outside of Ueno Station when he was alive?

5. What is the name of the park Kazu haunts and used to live in when he was alive?

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