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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 53 - 81.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was the Buddhist name given to Koichi at his funeral?
(a) Shaku Karma.
(b) Shaku Bodhi.
(c) Shaku Junko.
(d) Shaku Banko.

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

4. How old was Setsuko when she and Kazu first married?
(a) 29.
(b) 21.
(c) 35.
(d) 18.

5. After working in Onamaha for two years, What did Kazu do with his father on Kitamigita Beach?
(a) Race track maintenance.
(b) Sold watches.
(c) Sold newspapers.
(d) Harvested clams.

Short Answer Questions

1. What year was Kazu born?

2. Why did Kazu's father speak to the mourners at the funeral?

3. What was done with Koichi's body, per the Pure Land custom?

4. How old were Kazu's children when he left for Tokyo?

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

(see the answer key)

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