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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 8, how many of the tourists decide to stay in the city rather than going on with the bus?
(a) 8.
(b) 3.
(c) 6.
(d) 1.

2. What is said about the area where Numada is raised?
(a) It is where many of the Russian elite live.
(b) It has mild winter temperatures.
(c) It is a lower-class area.
(d) It is a Christian area in a predominantly Hindu country.

3. How did Isobe view his wife when she was alive?
(a) As a sensual woman.
(b) As an intellectual.
(c) As an object.
(d) As a helpmate and supporter.

4. What does Kiguchi remember concerning his time as a soldier?
(a) A female nurse from the enemy side.
(b) It was not as horrific as some of his more recent life.
(c) His trials as a soldier.
(d) The belief that he was doing the right thing.

5. Why does Tsu drink until he throws up?
(a) He does not realize the sweet drinks are mixed with alcohol.
(b) Mitsuko tells him if he stops drinking, it means he does not believe in God.
(c) He has never tried alcohol before and gets carried away.
(d) He is depressed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the weather like as Kiguchi and Tsukada walk in Chapter 5?

2. What does Enami say about the fighting where Kiguchi was in the war?

3. What is Kiguchi and Tsukada's physical condition in the flashback as they are walking?

4. What lines the route of Kiguchi and Tsukada's retreat?

5. Where does Mitsuko go to look for Tsu in Chapter 8 after not finding him at the river?

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