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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II (Pages 61 - 120).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Ben think his father might be worse than he thought for a moment when he goes to visit his father?
(a) His father does not answer the doorbell.
(b) There are more empty bottles than usual around.
(c) There are many empty medication bottles around.
(d) His father pretends not to recognize him.

2. Who visits Ben in Chapter 9?
(a) Ben's father.
(b) Ben's brother.
(c) Ben's ex-boyfriend.
(d) Lydia and Ben's mother.

3. What does Ben cook with Mitsuko that she does not grimace at tasting in Chapter 31?
(a) Pork croquettes.
(b) Rice and fish.
(c) Dashi.
(d) Udon with kamaboko, spinach, and chicken.

4. What does Mitsuko say about her and Ben's journey together in Chapter 31?
(a) It is surprising.
(b) It makes her angry.
(c) It is absurd.
(d) It makes her sad.

5. What does Mike ask Ben to do for him in Chapter 32?
(a) Make dinner for him.
(b) Pick him up at the airport when he returns.
(c) Call Mike's siblings to tell them about Eiju's death.
(d) Call Mitsuko.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was one of Ben's father's girlfriends who he remembers?

2. What does Ben tell his mother she does not have to worry about in a phone conversation in Part II?

3. Why is Mike taking his trip in Chapter 1?

4. What habit does Benson's mother have that she started picking up after her divorce?

5. Who leaves the wedding reception with Ben?

(see the answer key)

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