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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 distraught when his wife needed a midwife while she was in labor with their son?
(a) He hated to see her in so much pain.
(b) There were no midwives in the area.
(c) He did not believe in midwives.
(d) They could not afford one.

2. According to Kazu's father, how long had there ancestors been in Soma?
(a) 100 years.
(b) 200 years.
(c) 500 years.
(d) 50 years.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What word is used to describe how Kazu felt about how he lived his life after his son Koichi died?

3. Though the Soma gave Kazu's ancestor's land why were they unable to grow anything at first?

4. What was Koichi's body covered with after the funeral service?

5. Who is typically the person to carry the funeral tablet at a funeral?

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