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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 does Obasan say strengthens humans?
(a) Shadows.
(b) Physical battles.
(c) Fire.
(d) Hard experiences.

2. On the day that the family makes their move from Slocan, which family member disappears in the night?
(a) Obasan.
(b) Uncle.
(c) Father.
(d) Stephen.

3. What is Naomi concerned might have happened to her mother when she returned to Japan?
(a) She is concerned that her mother starved.
(b) She is concerned that her mother was kidnapped.
(c) She is concerned that her mother became wealthy.
(d) She is concerned that her mother drown.

4. Which of the following is NOT a plight that the Nakane family suffer while living on the farm?
(a) Torrential downpouring rain.
(b) Insect infestation.
(c) No clean water.
(d) Long work hours.

5. What toy does Naomi play with for the duration of the relocation train ride?
(a) A coloring book.
(b) A jigsaw puzzle.
(c) A stuffed bear.
(d) A doll.

Short Answer Questions

1. During which season does Uncle come to stay with the family in Slocan?

2. After the traumatic event with the animals, what does Naomi remember entering her yard, preventing her from discussing the events with anyone?

3. What type of bird do the children see when they climb the bluff in spring?

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

5. With whom does Naomi travel into the woods on the day that they meet Rough Lock?

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