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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17 | Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Morio want to become a fireman?
(a) To help his neighbors in a more heroic way.
(b) To avoid being forced to work in a factory.
(c) To gain more meaning in his life.
(d) To impress his wife.

2. Why is the English language banned?
(a) English is difficult to read.
(b) To promote the proper usage of Japanese in schools.
(c) It violates the spirit of the time.
(d) Englishmen are traders.

3. Why does H want to go to a doctor instead of a bone setter?
(a) H thinks he will lose the use of his arm if he does not see a doctor.
(b) He just wants to make things difficult for his mother.
(c) The doctor gives out candy to his patients.
(d) The bone setter has a reputation of being mean to young boys.

4. What does H decide to start a business doing?
(a) Drawing portraits of people at the anniversary celebration.
(b) Decorating the "flower cars" with his drawings in exchange for free rides.
(c) Exchanging pictures of "flower cars" with whatever he can get.
(d) Stealing matches and selling them to his friends.

5. Why does Toshiko approve of Donchan and H's friendship?
(a) Toshiko approves because Donchan keeps H out of trouble.
(b) Toshiko approves because Donchan is from a strict Christian family.
(c) Toshiko approves because Donchan enjoys reading and speaks politely.
(d) Toshiko approves because she is best friends with Donchan's mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Toshiko injures her back during an air raid drill?

2. What happens on H's birthday?

3. How does Yoshiko feel when her brother finds her with the middle-aged woman?

4. Why is Mr. Suzuki happy when he reaches the boys in the boat?

5. Why does Yoshiko take the broken fork?

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