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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Japanese people on the West Coast were separated into various groups, depending on their allegiance to Japan because of what event?
(a) The Japanese were opening too many businesses.
(b) The bombing of Pearl Harbor.
(c) Not enough Japanese were enlisting in the U.S. Army.
(d) The bombing of the USS Enterprise.

2. After December 7, 1941 many Americans felt this way about Japanese people.
(a) They didn't even know there were Japanese people living in the U.S.
(b) Afraid and fearful.
(c) Happiness and joy.
(d) Confused.

3. Ichiro is imprisoned for two years because:
(a) He got in a fight with his boss.
(b) He was caught speeding in a stolen car.
(c) He refused to go to school.
(d) He refused to enlist in the U.S. Army.

4. How many bedrooms does Ichiro's parent's house have?
(a) Two.
(b) One.
(c) Four.
(d) Three.

5. What nationality does Ichiro identify with most?
(a) Chinese.
(b) None, he feels he has lost his identity.
(c) American, he was born in the U.S.
(d) Japanese, his parents were born in Japan.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long has Ichiro been away from home?

2. Why did Ichiro's father move to the United States?

3. Who is the first conscientious objector we meet in the book?

4. The book takes place in what U.S. city?

5. What does Ito do to Ichiro after he decides not to have a drink with Ito?

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