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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 27, 28 and 29.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of flower does Uncle have in his mouth when he appears in Naomi's dream?
(a) A lily.
(b) A daisy.
(c) A tulip.
(d) A rose.

2. In the opening chapter, what is Naomi's Uncle doing in the grass?
(a) Meditating.
(b) Reading.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Singing.

3. As a child, how does Naomi remember the sounds of music that filled the house?
(a) She is haunted by the sounds of music.
(b) She remembers the music fondly.
(c) She is filled with fear when she hears the music.
(d) She does not remember the music.

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

5. In her final letter to her sister, what interesting question does Aunt Emily ask?
(a) If her sister was ever coming home.
(b) If her sister was alive.
(c) If her sister loved her husband.
(d) If her sister was pregnant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Naomi accused of throwing down into an outhouse?

2. When Obasan awakens Naomi in the middle of the night, where does she take her?

3. Which of the following is NOT a true statement about Naomi's childhood, according to Aunt Emily?

4. What symptom of sickness begins to plague Naomi's father during WW!!?

5. On the day that the family makes their move from Slocan, which family member disappears in the night?

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