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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 53 - 81.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did the midwife say the birth of their son Koichi was a blessing?
(a) Because it was the Emperor's birthday.
(b) Because having a boy first was considered good luck.
(c) Because having a baby on a rainy day was considered good luck.
(d) Because he was born the same day as the prince.

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

3. What does the homeless woman tell the homeless man about Shige while Kazu watches them?
(a) He took off without a word.
(b) He got a job.
(c) He died.
(d) He got arrested.

4. What event coincided with the birth of Kazu's first son?
(a) The death of Kazu's father.
(b) The birth of the prince.
(c) The death of the Emperor.
(d) The start of the war.

5. Who is the author of Tokyo Ueno Station?
(a) Kazu Mori.
(b) Yu Miri.
(c) Haruki Murakami.
(d) Yoko Mori.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Kazu's mother tell him on the night of Koichi's funeral?

2. Who helped Kazu get a job harvesting kelp in Kiratappu after his son Koichi was born?

3. Where was Koichi found dead?

4. Why does Kazu think of his family when he passes the Statue of Times Forgotten?

5. What did Osamu say about Koichi at the funeral that Kazu was not aware of?

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