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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Kazu think of his family when he passes the Statue of Times Forgotten?
(a) Because they used to go there often when his children were young.
(b) Because it depicts a man who looked like his father.
(c) Because he feels his time with them is being forgotten.
(d) Because it depicts a woman with her children.

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

3. Why did Kazu ultimately decide to move to Tokyo to find work?
(a) He needed to help pay for his younger brother's education.
(b) His wife threatened a divorce if he did not make more money.
(c) He had always wanted to live in Tokyo.
(d) He did not like being around his family.

4. When was the only time bill collectors did not come to Kazu's when his children were young?
(a) On weekends.
(b) On Mondays.
(c) During dinner.
(d) During New Year's.

5. What are some of the ways Kazu recalls getting food when he was homeless?
(a) Kazu would raid trash cans outside of restaurants for food.
(b) Kazu and others would steal from markets.
(c) Restaurants would leave food out and missionaries would serve them a few days a week.
(d) His family would bring him care packages every month.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old were Kazu's parents when they died?

2. Why are homeless people often evicted from the park where they live?

3. What word does Kazu use when he thinks of what Shige was like when he knew him?

4. What is Kazu's wife's name?

5. What was the Buddhist name given to Koichi at his funeral?

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