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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 161 - 180 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Kazu see at Ueno Park less than 30 minutes after the homeless were supposed to have left the park?
(a) The Imperial family posing for photos.
(b) An outdoor art exhibit.
(c) Police riot vans.
(d) A pop-up cafe.

2. What edible product did some homeless people sell to make enough money to feed themselves?
(a) Ginko nuts.
(b) Blueberries.
(c) Fish.
(d) Muffins.

3. Why did Kazu stay outside of Ueno Station when he was alive?
(a) He sold watches and jewelry outside the station.
(b) He was homeless and that is where many homeless people lived.
(c) He was a police officer assigned to patrol the area.
(d) He worked as a ticketer at the station.

4. When Kazo reflects on his life in Tokyo, what does he say he was too busy working to do?
(a) Watch television.
(b) Worry about his looks or flirt with other women.
(c) Go to the movies.
(d) Eat at nice restaurants.

5. When was the only time bill collectors did not come to Kazu's when his children were young?
(a) On Mondays.
(b) On weekends.
(c) During New Year's.
(d) During dinner.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kazu say he felt about the hostess the first time they danced at the cabaret?

2. What did the priest tell Setsuko is "humanity's worst impulse" (72)?

3. What did Osamu say about Koichi when he looked at his face after Setsuko removed the white cloth?

4. Why did Kazu begin having trouble sleeping after his wife died?

5. What does Kazu worry his life lacked?

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