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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 109- 130 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Kazu urge his granddaughter not to do in the note he left for her?
(a) Do not go looking for him.
(b) Do not think of him.
(c) Do no sell his place.
(d) Do not tell her mother.

2. How often did Kazu visit his children when they were young?
(a) Once a month.
(b) Every holiday, birthday and special occasion.
(c) Once in summer and once in winter.
(d) Every other week.

3. How old was Kazu when he died?
(a) 9.
(b) 21.
(c) 31.
(d) 13.

4. What is one thing Pure Land followers did that angered the natives in Soma?
(a) They worked even during Nomaoi festival.
(b) They honored their dead in a way the Soma did not believe in.
(c) They built reservoirs.
(d) They prayed day and night.

5. What does Kazu say is the best way for homeless people to make money because you get your cash immediately?
(a) Collecting cans.
(b) Bicycle taxi.
(c) Selling newspapers.
(d) Stealing wallets.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Kazu begin having trouble sleeping after his wife died?

2. What news did Kazu receive about his son just days before his death?

3. How many years after Kazu's son died did he begin going to the cabaret?

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

5. Kazu overhears one women tell another that their friend has not gotten out of bed since what happened?

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