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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 131- 160.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Kazu say he never did regarding the cabaret hostess?
(a) He never told her his real name.
(b) He never forgave himself for letting her go.
(c) He never told her he was married.
(d) He never paid for a date.

2. How often did Kazu's daughter Yoko's family visit after Kazu returns home?
(a) Every other week.
(b) Twice a year.
(c) Every month.
(d) Every week.

3. How old did Shige tell Kazu his son was when he left the family?
(a) 6 months.
(b) 17.
(c) 4.
(d) 10.

4. What did Kazu do as the Kaempfer cicadas sing while he laid Setsuko's remains near their son?
(a) He hugged his daughter.
(b) He sang.
(c) He cried.
(d) He praid.

5. What monument did Shige tell Kazu was initially meant to be placed near the Imperial Palace but was deemed indecent?
(a) The Giant Buddha.
(b) The statue of Saigo Takmori.
(c) The grave of Shogitai.
(d) Statue of Times Forgotten.

Short Answer Questions

1. What gift from Yoko and Setsuko did Kazu still have while homeless?

2. What does Kazu worry his life lacked?

3. What does Kazu recall about the war despite being young when it began?

4. How old was Kazu when the war ended?

5. What did Shige tell Kazu is significant about the day he invited Kazu to his hut?

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