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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Ichiro's brother, Taro, going to school?
(a) College.
(b) Trade school.
(c) Grade school.
(d) High school.

2. How does the Japanese boy's mother greet Ichiro when serving his ham and eggs?
(a) In Chinese.
(b) She says nothing.
(c) In Japanese.
(d) With a rude tone.

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

4. What is Ichiro finally starting to learn about people as he gets a new job?
(a) There are people willing to teach him American customs.
(b) There are people willing to teach him religion.
(c) There are people willing to help his father.
(d) There are people who are willing to help him overcome his past.

5. Why are Kenji and Ichiro becoming better friends?
(a) They both don't like Japan.
(b) They each have deep problems that they do not share, but can relate to.
(c) They both want to go to Portland.
(d) They both don't like Taro.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has contributed to the tough times in Japan?

2. What was the nickname of the small community where the book takes place?

3. What makes Ichiro realize he is a true American citizen?

4. Why isn't Freddie afraid of being caught in the affair with the married woman?

5. Which country does Ichiro's mother think won the war?

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