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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Ichiro's mother die?
(a) She drowns herself in the bathtub.
(b) She hangs herself.
(c) She dies of natural causes.
(d) She shoots herself.

2. What happens when Ichiro pulls up to the grocery store in the Oldsmobile following his trip home from Portland?
(a) He gets into a fight with his brother.
(b) He refuses to go in and drives away.
(c) He goes in and has dinner with his parents.
(d) The grocery store is locked and he can't get in.

3. When Ichiro arrives home from spending the night with Emi, who does he argue with?
(a) His mother.
(b) His uncle.
(c) His brother.
(d) His girlfriend.

4. What does Ichiro learn about his mother after her death?
(a) She always wanted to move back to Japan.
(b) She didn't like working in the grocery store.
(c) She never wanted Ichiro to be happy.
(d) She tried to make life pleasant for him.

5. Where is Ichiro's father when Ichiro gets home from returning Kenji's car?
(a) He is passed out.
(b) He is not home.
(c) He is working in the grocery store.
(d) He is on the phone, calling the police.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Ichiro excited to go to Portland?

2. What does Ichiro's mother think Japan will look like when they return?

3. Who sent a letter to Ichiro's mother?

4. How old is Ichiro?

5. Who does Ichiro call a fool for wanting to enlist in the U.S. Army?

(see the answer key)

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