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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why does Marika refuse Yoshiro's offer to walk out with her when she leaves the house for the institution? (from Pages 70 - 91)

Because she thinks she might cry in front of her great-grandson.

Because she does not think Mumei can make the walk to the end of the road.

Because she cannot bear the pain of goodbyes.

Because Yoshiro is clingy and always tries to limit her independence.

2.

What is it about Mumei that sometimes spooks Yoshiro? (from Pages 1 - 31)

His seeming ability to read people's minds as if he were reading a book.

His occasional belief that the earth is in his throat and chest.

His seeming ability to turn himself into a bird, flapping his arms like wings.

His obsession with pulling out his milk teeth just so he can visit the dentist.

3.

Why does Yoshiro have to slow his pace considerably while walking Mumei to school? (from Pages 107 - 138)

Because Mumei is constantly distracted looking at the flowers and dandelions along the road.

Because Mumei's legs are so weak he cannot walk quickly.

Because Mumei keeps looking back to see if Suiren is still behind them.

Because Mumei dreads going to school and tries to stall their arrival by walking slowly.

4.

What does Yoshiro tell Mumei about the old folks that fascinates him? (from Pages 92 - 106)

That they used to travel to Russia and Germany often.

That they used to speak only in English.

That they used to eat shark and penguin meat.

That they used to eat bird's innards and pregnant river fish.

5.

What does Tomo tell Yoshiro are the most important things in his life? (from Pages 70 - 91)

Writing. Throwing. Reading.

Drinking. Dancing. Buying.

Buying. Reading. Drinking.

Buying. Throwing. Drinking.

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