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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does the jogger Kazu sees thank God for in his note at the temple?
(a) He thanks God for his father's speedy recovery.
(b) He thanks God for his good health.
(c) He thanks God he met his wife.
(d) He thanks God that he finished the marathon.

3. Why did Kazu begin having trouble sleeping after his wife died?
(a) He had nightmares throughout the night.
(b) He thought of how his wife and son both died in sleep.
(c) He worried Mari might die.
(d) The cicadas were too loud.

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

5. What do some believe happened to the homeless man Kazu recalls hearing tell his life story and sob?
(a) He moved into a homeless shelter.
(b) He was killed by some teenagers.
(c) His wife took him back.
(d) He jump in front of a train.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Kazu think of when he and Setsuko attended the 49th day mourning ceremony for their neighbor?

2. What artist's work is on exhibit at the Ueno Royal Art Museum?

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

4. What does the homeless man Kazu hears telling another his life story say happened after he lost his job?

5. What does Kazu recall about the war despite being young when it began?

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