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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 131- 160.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old was Kazu when he died?
(a) 21.
(b) 9.
(c) 13.
(d) 31.

2. What does the homeless man tell the homeless woman he will do if he wins 5,000 on the horse race?
(a) Get a cat.
(b) Get a hotel for the night.
(c) Buy a new jacket.
(d) Split the money with her.

3. What gift from Yoko and Setsuko did Kazu still have while homeless?
(a) A wallet.
(b) A watch.
(c) A keychain.
(d) His shoes.

4. What took up most of the space in Shige's hut?
(a) Books.
(b) Cans.
(c) Family photos.
(d) Clothes.

5. What are some of the dangerous jobs Kazu lists that homeless people could get through day labor recruiters?
(a) Train station custodian.
(b) Construction and demolition.
(c) Security officer.
(d) Lifeguard.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the jogger Kazu sees thank God for in his note at the temple?

2. What withered flower does Kazu feel represents his life because it is "closed off with nowhere to go" (160)?

3. What is Kazu's wife's name?

4. What monument did Shige tell Kazu was initially meant to be placed near the Imperial Palace but was deemed indecent?

5. What was one thing Kazu noted about his appearance when he looked at himself in a public restroom mirror?

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