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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 Kazu's mother tell him on the night of Koichi's funeral?
(a) Koichi was just like Kazu.
(b) Kazu was a terrible father.
(c) Kazu never had any luck.
(d) Koichi loved his father very much.

2. What would Kazu do to help his family during his time off from harvesting kelp?
(a) He would fix things around the house.
(b) He would harvest rice.
(c) He would sell newspapers.
(d) He would take his kids on a trip to give his wife a break.

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

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

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. Who lent Kazu his mourning clothes, which Setsuko gave him on the day of Koichi's funeral?

2. Why did Kazu ultimately decide to move to Tokyo to find work?

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

4. What are some things Kazu says about himself and his life at the start of the story?

5. What brought many of the homeless to Tokyo in the first place?

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