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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15, 16 and 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Naomi feel about the racism she experienced as a child, now as an adult?
(a) She is amused by the racism.
(b) She is furious about the racism.
(c) She is confused by the racism.
(d) She is apathetic to the racism.

2. Which of the following is NOT described as filling Naomi's childhood home?
(a) Paintings.
(b) Records.
(c) Plants.
(d) Laughter.

3. Which country does Aunt Emily claim is the most racist toward the Japanese people?
(a) Canada.
(b) Australia.
(c) America.
(d) Japan.

4. What insect swarms the house that the Nakane family is relocated to?
(a) Praying Mantises.
(b) Cicadas.
(c) Butterflies.
(d) Horse flies.

5. Which child is identified as a "troublemaker" by Naomi?
(a) Andrea.
(b) Ralph.
(c) Tami.
(d) Sigmund.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what country does the novel take place?

2. What does "Obasan" mean in Japanese?

3. What type of exercises does Father send to Stephen while he is away?

4. How old is Nomura-obasan?

5. What is the name of the boy that Naomi remembers playing hide-and-seek with as a child?

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