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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter VI, what does Stan's father do all day?

2. Who is Keiko staying with since her parents have been taken?

3. How old is Yuki in Chapter VIII?

4. In Chapter I, how many white guys follow Minnow as he walks home?

5. How does Mr. Uyeda die?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who helps Yum-yum find Fred in Chapter III?

2. Why does Frankie decide to sign up for the new combat unit?

3. What happens when Minnow draws?

4. What happens to Mr. Uyeda in Chapter VI?

5. Who is Stan writing in Chapter VI and why?

6. In Chapter I, why is Minnow late getting home?

7. What happens after Mr. Uyeda is shot?

8. What is life like at Topaz once the No-Nos leave?

9. What is gaman, and what does Shig learn about gaman?

10. Where do Shig and his friends go to skip school in Chapter II?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Minnow is homesick in Chapter XVI. Why is Minnow homesick? Is he homesick for Topaz or for familiar things?

Essay Topic 2

Kiyoshi is from a poor family and has been abused by his stepfather. How has Kiyoshi been abused by his stepfather? How has the abuse he has experienced affected his self-esteem?

Essay Topic 3

Aiko thinks life is unfair. Why does Aiko believe that life is unfair? Why does Aiko want life to be fair? How does Aiko make peace with the unfairness of life?

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