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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) What he did just before he died.
(b) If someone killed him.
(c) Who saw him last.
(d) If he called out for her.

2. Though the Soma gave Kazu's ancestor's land why were they unable to grow anything at first?
(a) There was a long drought when they first arrived.
(b) They did not get enough sun.
(c) They did not know how to work the land.
(d) They did not give them the right to irrigate the land.

3. How many younger siblings did Kazu have?
(a) 12.
(b) 2.
(c) 7.
(d) 0.

4. How old were Kazu's children when he left for Tokyo?
(a) 21 and 24.
(b) 10 and 12.
(c) 14 and 18.
(d) 3 and 5.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who brought Kazu and his wife to the morgue after their son's death?

2. Why did the midwife say the birth of their son Koichi was a blessing?

3. What is the name of the park Kazu haunts and used to live in when he was alive?

4. When was the only time bill collectors did not come to Kazu's when his children were young?

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

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