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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many inches of Kenji's injured leg remains?
(a) He doesn't have anything left of one leg.
(b) 1 inch.
(c) 111 inches.
(d) 11 inches.

2. The "good" Japanese-Americans were allowed to do what?
(a) Enter the U.S. Army and serve the United States.
(b) Return to their homes and businesses.
(c) Start their own army.
(d) Move back to Japan.

3. Why did Kenji receive the car for free?
(a) He won it in a raffle.
(b) His parents gave it to him.
(c) It wasn't free, he bought it.
(d) Uncle Sam gave it to him for being a good hospital patient.

4. Where is Emi's husband, Ralph?
(a) He's in the army.
(b) He is away for a business trip.
(c) He's hiding with his brother in Japan.
(d) He is in prison.

5. The mood of the book after the preface is:
(a) Scary.
(b) Carefree.
(c) Humorous.
(d) Somber.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Taro want to join the army?

2. As he prepares to leave for Portland, Ichiro is trying to get over his past and do what?

3. Who reads the letter sent to Ichiro's mother?

4. What does Ichiro believe his parents represent?

5. When was the last time Ichiro's mother heard from her family back in Japan?

(see the answer key)

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