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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When are Mas, Frankie, and Twitch scheduled to leave for basic training?

2. Where does Yum-yum remember that her family went on vacation last year in Chapter III?

3. How many years have the Katsumoto had a grocery store in San Francisco?

4. In Chapter VII, where will the No-Nos be shipped to in September?

5. How old is Yum-yum's brother Fred in Chapter III?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter III, what does Yum-yum begin to do at night?

2. Why are there Caucasians at Topaz?

3. Who is Stan writing in Chapter VI and why?

4. What is the horse stable like that Yum-yum, her mother, and brother live in at Tanforan?

5. What did Minnow's mother do after the attack on Pearl Harbor and why?

6. What happens after Yuki and her teammates win their softball game in Chapter VIII?

7. What happens after Mr. Uyeda is shot?

8. What is gaman, and what does Shig learn about gaman?

9. Why does Frankie decide to sign up for the new combat unit?

10. Who comforts Hiromi when she sees Joe kissing another girl?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Hiromi considers herself to be an optimist. Why does Hiromi consider herself to be an optimist? How does optimism help Hiromi deal with life at Topaz?

Essay Topic 2

Mary fights with her father and lashes out at family members. Why does Mary fight with her father and lash out at family members? Why does she feel trapped? How does feeling trapped affect her relationship with her family?

Essay Topic 3

Kiyoshi is from a poor family and has been abused by his stepfather. How has Kiyoshi been abused by his stepfather? How has the abuse he has experienced affected his self-esteem?

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