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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 26 - 52.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After working in Onamaha for two years, What did Kazu do with his father on Kitamigita Beach?
(a) Sold newspapers.
(b) Race track maintenance.
(c) Harvested clams.
(d) Sold watches.

2. Who left a message for Kazu to tell him his son died while he was working in Hokkaido?
(a) His wife.
(b) The police.
(c) His neighbor.
(d) His daughter.

3. Where is Kazu watching people at the start of the story?
(a) At the library.
(b) In an airport.
(c) Tokyo Museum of Architecture.
(d) Ueno Station.

4. Who helped Kazu get a job harvesting kelp in Kiratappu after his son Koichi was born?
(a) Kazu's father.
(b) Kazu's neighbor.
(c) Kazu's schoolmate.
(d) Kazu's uncle.

5. What was Kazu's first job in Onahama?
(a) Taxi driver.
(b) Cleaning houses.
(c) Fishing.
(d) Fixing boats.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Kazu ultimately decide to move to Tokyo to find work?

2. What does Kazu feel may be the only thing he left on earth?

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

4. What is familiar about the jean jacket Kazu sees an old homeless man wearing while talking to a homeless woman about the lack of work?

5. Why was Kazu unable to take his children on a helicopter ride in Haramachi during the Bon holidays when they were young?

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