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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 did Setsuko wonder about regarding her son's death?
(a) If he called out for her.
(b) Who saw him last.
(c) What he did just before he died.
(d) If someone killed him.

2. 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) His wife would not allow it.
(c) They arrived too late.
(d) The children were too young.

3. 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) He did not believe in midwives.
(c) There were no midwives in the area.
(d) They could not afford one.

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 harvest rice.
(c) He would sell newspapers.
(d) He would fix things around the house.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did the priest tell Setsuko people should do when someone dies rather than mourning them?

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

4. What does Kazu feel may be the only thing he left on earth?

5. What did Osamu say about Koichi at the funeral that Kazu was not aware of?

(see the answer key)

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