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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. What grade will Aiko be in in the fall of 1943?

2. How much money does Shig give Twitchy to buy candy for the kids?

3. Who and his parents are considering saying no on the loyalty questionaire in Chapter VI?

4. What is the name of the grocery store in Delta?

5. Where did Frankie's father serve when he fought for America?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter V, why do men from the army come to Topaz?

2. Why are there Caucasians at Topaz?

3. What does Frankie think about the new all-Japanese combat unit?

4. What happens when Minnow walks home alone in Chapter I?

5. What happens when Minnow draws?

6. What happens when Aiko runs after Mas, Tommy, Shig, Frankie, Twitch, and Stan?

7. Where are the Haranos and other No-Nos going, and how do they prepare to leave?

8. In Chapter VI, what jobs do Stan and Twitch have?

9. What is Topaz like?

10. What happens after Yuki and her teammates win their softball game in Chapter VIII?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Yum-yum tries to be an obedient daughter and a dutiful sister. Why does Yum-yum have to struggle to be an obedient daughter and a dutiful sister? What release does she find from her life? What new identity does she find? How does that help ease her struggles?

Essay Topic 2

Frankie gets angry with an intensity that makes it difficult for him to see straight. What are some things that make Frankie angry? What does Frankie’s uncle tell him about his anger? What does Frankie realize about his anger? How does this realization cause Frankie to enlist in the war?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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