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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 161 - 180 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Setsuko's brother describe Kazu and his sister's final years together?
(a) Like a daydream.
(b) Like a rollercoaster.
(c) Like a waste of time.
(d) Like a honeymoon.

2. How is the bench that Kazu sees an old man on so still he seems he could be dead described?
(a) Sarcophagus-like.
(b) Cold and uninviting.
(c) Dream-like.
(d) Bright and comfortable.

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

4. What gift from Yoko and Setsuko did Kazu still have while homeless?
(a) A watch.
(b) His shoes.
(c) A keychain.
(d) A wallet.

5. What does Kazu wonder about after Shige died?
(a) Kazu wonders if Shige killed himself.
(b) Kazu wonders how Shige became homeless.
(c) Kazu wonders if somebody killed Shige.
(d) Kazu wonders what happened to Emile.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kazu wonder about regarding Shige after Kazu's death?

2. According to Kazu's father, how long had there ancestors been in Soma?

3. Why did Kazu stay outside of Ueno Station when he was alive?

4. What did Kazu urge his granddaughter not to do in the note he left for her?

5. What are some other things people ask God for in the notes they leave at the temple?

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