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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 1 – 25 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are homeless people often evicted from the park where they live?
(a) They are evicted because the locals complain about their presence.
(b) They are evicted because it is illegal to be homeless in Tokyo.
(c) They are evicted because they often cause problems in the park.
(d) They are evicted whenever the imperial family comes to visit a local museum.

2. Why did Kazu's coworkers stop inviting him out for drinks?
(a) He did not handle his liquor well.
(b) He never paid.
(c) He was boring.
(d) He was rude to them.

3. Where is Kazu originally from?
(a) Soma.
(b) Hiroshima.
(c) Sapporo.
(d) Toyko.

4. What are some things Kazu says about himself and his life at the start of the story?
(a) He lacked confidence and had bad luck.
(b) He made a lot of money and was very generous.
(c) He was confident and quite a lady's man.
(d) He was a well-dressed intellectual.

5. How much money does Kazu send him to his family when he first moves to Tokyo?
(a) 1000 yen a month.
(b) 250,000 yen a month.
(c) 20 yen a month.
(d) 20,000 yen a month.

Short Answer Questions

1. After working in Onamaha for two years, What did Kazu do with his father on Kitamigita Beach?

2. How much education did Kazu complete before going to work to help support his family?

3. How old was Kazu when he went to Tokyo to find work?

4. How old was Kazu when the war ended?

5. How often did Kazu visit his children when they were young?

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